Hinduism is a minority religion in Ukraine. It is followed by 0.1% of the population (around 44,000), with a slightly higher proportion in Western Ukraine (0.2%). The majority of Ukrainian Hindus were Shaivites.

Demographics

According to the 2016 survey by Razumkov Centre, Hindu believers constituted 0.2% of the population of Ukraine, with a slightly higher proportion in Donbass (0.6%) and eastern Ukraine (0.3%). The percentage of Hindus decreased by 0.1% according to the 2018 survey by Razumkov Centre, with a slightly higher proportion in Western Ukraine (0.2%) and less than 0.1% in other regions.

ISKCON in Ukraine

History of ISKCON in Ukraine

*Hare Krishna devotees work for ISKCON in every party of Ukraine. *In 1988, Soviet Hare Krishnas protested persecutions. *ISKCON started legally printing books 1990. First Ukrainian-language books were translated by Vyasadeva Dasa and Jambavati Dasi in 1990-1991. *In 1991—first legal ''harinamas'' were held in central Kyiv. Odessa Festival was organized which attracted about 1,500 devotees.

ISKCON now

As of January 1, 2006, twenty-nine

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Consciousness communities were registered
IRF 2006
It has over 30 charitable missions (e.g., “Food for Life”) and has begun the construction of a school. ISKCON has 60 teaching centres and 15 God Krishna temples. It is estimated that ISKCON in Ukraine has 450 students, 8,000 active adherents, more than 300 clergy, and nearly 40,000 adherents.

Yoga in Ukraine

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is gaining popularity in Ukraine.

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, Vasudeva Yoga Association of Ukraine and Ashtanga Yoga Club of Ukraine are some Organisations in Ukraine teaching Yoga.

is a method of meditation which seeks to bring a breakthrough in the evolution of human awareness. It was created by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970.
International Federation of Yoga CAS (Vajra Yoga)
is present in Kyiv as well. It is mainly focused on the correct approach to the spine in asanas. There are classes for both beginners and advanced yoga students. Some Vajra Yoga teachers give courses in English. Its two main studios, Vajra and India Club, are located in the city center. The timetable of the classes can be found o

(in Russian/Ukrainian). Yoga in Daily Life has a Centre in Ukraine. Address- Society Yoga in daily life Cherkassy Ukraine, Smelyanskaya str, 80-60, Cherkassy Ukrainian Federation of Yoga, the biggest

Hatha yoga Haṭha yoga is a branch of yoga which uses physical techniques to try to preserve and channel the vital force or energy. The Sanskrit word हठ ''haṭha'' literally means "force", alluding to a system of physical techniques. Some haṭha ...

school has branches almost in all major centers including

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References

External links

IRF 2006Ukraine to America, it’s Hare Rama, Hare Krishna The Odessa festival is held every year at the same Black Sea resortBrahmakumaris in UkraineSamsara and Bhakti in Ukraine
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Religion in Ukraine