Archive for September 2013
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National Museum of Ukrainian Architecture and Culture
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Culture, History, Travel
National Museum of Ukrainian Architecture and Culture is an open air museum, architectural and landscape complex of historical and ethnographic regions of Ukraine.
It is the largest open air museum in Europe located on the southern outskirts of Kyiv, near the village of Pyrohiv. The total area of the museum is about 133 hectares. Photos by maxiwell83
fine examples of Ukrainian folk architecture
Tags: Kiev city
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The remains of noble estate known as Popov’s Castle
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, History, Travel
Popov’s Castle is an eclectic era manor house built in 1864-1884. The estate is located 36 km to the south of Zaporozhye in Vasilevka town, which received its name in honor of the founder of the town – Major-General Vasily Stepanovich Popov.
At the end of the 18th century, Vasily Stepanovich Popov founded a settlement on this territory. Half a century later, his grandson Vasily Pavlovich Popov built the castle, which houses a museum now. Photos by Dmitry Gazin
remains of architectural ensemble
Tags: Zaporozhye oblast
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Belaya Skala – a Natural Monument in Crimea
1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Regions, Travel
Belaya Skala (“White Rock”) or Aq Qaya is a rock in Crimea, located near the village of Belaya Skala. Vertical white rocky wall dominates the valley of the Biyuk-Karasu River. Elevation between the valley and the top of the cliff is 100 meters.
It was formed by erosion and weathering of limestone and sandstone. From 1981, this rock is a natural monument of republican importance.
unusual for Ukraine landscapes
Tags: Crimea Republic · landscapes
The Park of Forged Figures is a park in Donetsk with sculptures forged from metal. It was opened in August 2001 and has the same name as the international festival of blacksmith art held annually in the city.
By tradition, the works made for the festival remain in the park as a gift to the city. Nowadays, the park has more than 200 objects of metal art. You can walk on different thematic alleys: zodiac signs, architectural copies, alley of masters, alley of superstitions, alley of fairy tales, etc. Photos by Andrey Kirnov
Tags: Donetsk city
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The mystical beauty of the Carpathians
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Regions
The Carpathian Mountains is the mountain range located in Central Europe. Ukrainian Carpathians are situated in the west of Ukraine mainly in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia and Chernivtsi regions.
Mountainous terrain stretches for about 280 km. Hoverla Mountain (2061 meters) is the highest point of Ukraine. In rainy and foggy weather, this region is particularly dark and mysterious. Photos by Richard Zorge
Tags: Ivano-Frankivsk oblast · landscapes · Zakarpattia oblast
Interesting animation showing how the percentage of students studying in the Ukrainian language in Ukrainian schools was changing from 1991 to 2012.
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Ukrainian Regions Birds – Independence Day Parade
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Art, Entertainment, Regions
These huge stylized birds representing all regions of Ukraine were demonstrated on the parade in embroidered shirts in Kyiv on August 24 (Independence Day of Ukraine).
After the parade, these birds settled on the Sofia Square and aroused great interest among the people passing by. Photos by maxiwell83
take a look at the funny birds
Tags: Kiev city