Photos from Ukraine (Україна)In the 9th century, modern-day Ukraine was populated by Slavic tribes. A state called 'Kievan Rus' was founded by Rus people (Varangians, who were Vikings). They first settled around Ladoga and Novgorod, then gradually moved southward eventually reaching Kiev about 880. In the following centuries, it laid the foundation for the national identity of Ukrainians and Russians. Kiev is therefore one of the oldest cities in Europe and has some of the finest architecture. Equally beautiful is Crimea, famous for its superb coastline and its history. |
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Koktebel near Feodosyia : volcanic cliffs
Yalta : the sea front
Yalta : church
Yalta : Livadia Palace
Yalta : Livadia Palace (where the 1945 Yalta conferencec took place)
Ai Petri : looking down on the coast from 1200 m above sea level
Lastochkino Gnezdo (now an italian restaurant)
Sevastopol : memorial to scuttled ships (more night photos)
Sevastopol : the harbour
Balaklava : sunset over the harbour (more sunsets)
Balaklava : the coast
Balaklava : small beach
Bakhchisarai : the tatar Khan's palace (note how the turkish style of the minarets)
Near Bakhchisarai : monastery carved into the cliff
Odessa : the opera
Odessa : the Potemkin steps
Kiev : river Dnipro and the Pishoknidny Bridge
Kiev : On Maydan Nezalezhnosty (Independence Sq.). Demonstration of people
Kiev : Maydan Nezalezhnosty (Independence Sq.) at night (see more night photos)
Kiev : golden domes of St Sophia cathedral
Kiev : Lavra monastery, Uspensky cathedral
Kiev : Motherland statue at the memorial complex of the 1941-1945 war
Lvov / Lviv : street of the old town
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Ukraine was part of the 2005 trip
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to : Poland  from : Russia
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