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Shopping Center in Kiev
Shopping Center (Guest House) is one of the largest shopping complexes in Kiev, located in the Kontraktova Square. It was built in the classical style by the architect L.Rusk in 1808. The construction lasted several years due to the fire in 1811 that
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Museum of History of Ukraine in Kiev
The most important historical museum of Ukraine is located in Kiev on the Starokyivska Hora (Old Kiev Hill). The museum was opened in 1944. The building was constructed owing to the Kiev progressive intellectuals headed by the architects Horodetskyi and
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May 9 - Victory Day. Victory Day in Ukraine
Day of Victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in World War II was and remains one of the most revered holidays in the countries of the former Soviet Union. In the Berlin operation, in 1945, there were involved more than 2.5 million soldiers and
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Uzhgorod Castle
Zakarpattia Region is often called the land of castles. There are 12 medieval castles here. Including prehistoric and early Slavic castles, their quantity is larger. Each of them has a story or legend connected to this or that historical period. The
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Boris and Gleb (Borisoglebsky) Cathedral in Chernigiv
Boris and Gleb Cathedral was founded as a family burial vault of the Davidovich Princes, and is a typical example of Chernigiv architecture of the XII century.The construction lasted from 1120 to 1123. The cathedral is a static structure with impressive
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Spaso-Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration of the Savior) Cathedral in Chernigiv
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral is one of the oldest shrines in Ukraine. It was built in the early X century by the Chernigiv Prince Mstislav Vladimirovich, as a tomb for the princely family. On the territory of the cathedral there is a burial place
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Cufut Qale Cave City
Cufut Qale (Chufut Kale) – is one of the cave cities of Crimea, situated near Bakhchisaray. You can get there by going through the Holy Dormition Monastery. In the Crimean Tatar language the name of the cave means a Jewish fortress. The Karaites
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Celebrating Easter in Ukraine
April 15 Orthodox easter in Ukraine 2012 Easter is the most important Orthodox holiday of Ukraine. This is the celebration of the God’s Resurrection - Velykden in Ukrainian, is celebrated every first week after the spring equinox and full moon.
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Fortress of St. Elizabeth in Kirovograd
In 1754, the Empress Elizabeth gave her consent on the construction of the fortification on the banks of the river Ingul (on the territory of modern Kirovograd) along the southern boundary of the military settlements that were built for defense of
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Zhitomirsky Holy Transfiguration Cathedral
Zhitomirsky Holy Transfiguration Cathedral - the gem of the city - has an unusual history. On June 26, 1804 by the decree of Alexander I, Zhytomyr officially became the center of the Volyn province. At that time, there were only two ancient wooden
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