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Festival of historical reconstruction “Battle of the Nations”
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From April 30 to May 3, 2011 Ukrainian town of Khotyn (Chernovtsy oblast) was the home of the second international festival of historical reconstruction of the Middle Ages under the title “Battle of the Nations”.
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National Museum of History of Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945
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The National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 opened May 9, 1981 is a memorial complex, located on the picturesque slopes of the right bank of the Dnieper River on the outskirts of Pechersk, one of the historic districts of Kiev city.
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Museum of national architecture and life
1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Culture, Photos, Travel
Ukraine is the largest country in Europe by land area, but there is unique museum allowing you to see the life and national architecture of all the regions of the country. Welcome to the museum of national architecture and life of Pirogovo!
It is located near Kiev – the capital city of Ukraine. The photos were captured by Alexander Lipilin.
Hopak is Ukrainian national dance. The name is coming from the Ukrainian “hop” – exclamation uttered during the dance. People are dancing hopak in Ukrainian folk costumes. It is very energetic dance, the basic movements include the running, wide and high jumps with flapping feet.
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