Zhyvchyk Pear Soft Drink (2 l)
Fruit-juice soft drink · Zhyvchyk · Soft drinks
must-try
Why it's worth it
Obolon's Zhyvchyk hit Ukrainian shelves in January 2000 and became the soft drink of a generation, made with apple juice and echinacea extract. It is a pure nostalgia buy that you will not find in Czech supermarkets.
Taste
Sweet, lightly carbonated fruit soda with juice; fruity and a little tangy
Why this rating
You can’t get this at homerare or import-only in Czechia
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Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices
Scores 8 of 10 on our published rubric.
Where & what you'll pay
Silpo
ATB€EAN 4820000193269If you know Czech shelves
Czech Kofola or Top Topic are the local-soda equivalents; Zhyvchyk is fruitier and juice-based
Sources
“Перший налив відбувся восени 1999 році, а в січні 2000 року напій з'явився на полицях”
uk.wikipedia.org (encyclopedia)“Zhivchik is a fruity soft drink made with natural juices and is popular for its refreshing, slightly tangy flavor.”
thetastyfinds.com (blog)
Curated 2026-09-24. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.