Did you know that the hryvnia was once a decoration that was… cut into pieces, and the first Ukrainian coins were minted in Luhansk? Cossack Siromakha takes us on an interesting journey through monetary history: from the silver bars of Kyivan Rus to modern banknotes that introduced millions of Ukrainians to the heroes of the past. How did the hryvnia become a symbol of independence and what secrets do the mustaches and beards of princes hide? Watch in the new vlog: https://youtu.be/Vc0tRPROQhc