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Pokrovsky Convent in Kyiv from above
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Photos, Religion
Pokrovsky Monastery in Kyiv is an Orthodox convent located at Bekhterevskyi Lane, 15. It was founded by the Grand Duchess Alexandra Petrovna Romanova on January 11, 1889. Construction of St. Nicholas Cathedral of the monastery began on August 21, 1896.
The first stone of the cathedral was laid by the Emperor Nicholas II, the second – by the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, the third – by the Grand Duchess Alexandra Petrovna. Construction of the cathedral lasted for 15 years. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.
Tags: Kiev city
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The mountain ranges of Gorgany in winter
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
Gorgany is a system of mountain ranges extending up to 75 km in the outer band of the Ukrainian Carpathians, in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia regions. The width from east to west is about 40 km.
The name comes from the name of rock slides called “gorgan”. The highest peak is Mount Syvulia (1836 m). This area is very popular among tourists, here you can find the most wild routes in the Carpathians.
Tags: Ivano-Frankivsk oblast · landscapes · Zakarpattia oblast
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Yellow-green world of the Carpathians during haymaking
1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Regions
In the Carpathians the haymaking period usually begins in June and ends in September. At this time of the year, almost every picture taken here has amazing color transitions – from bright green to burning-orange.
It’s like a carpet of different shades which covers the slopes of the Carpathians. And of course Carpathian haystacks add a special charm. Photos by: Sergiy Kotko.
Tags: Chernovtsy oblast · Ivano-Frankivsk oblast · Lviv oblast · Zakarpattia oblast
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The mansion of Kuris family in Isaevo village
2 Comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Regions, Travel
The village of Isaevo, located in the Nikolaevsky district of the Odessa region, has several interesting architectural monuments. One of them is a quite well-preserved mansion, once belonged to the landlords Kuris from Odessa.
The mansion stands on the banks of the Tiligul River. Near this place the river is dammed and forms a picturesque pond – a popular vacation spot among local residents.
Tags: Odessa oblast
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Let’s walk through the streets of Sumy
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Cities, Travel
Sumy is a city located in the north-east of Ukraine, the capital of the Sumy region. It is a wonderful place with a great number of pedestrian areas and landmarks.
The whole old streets of Sumy (Sobornaya, Voskresenskaya, Petropavlovskaya, Troitskaya) are architectural monuments. Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting sights. Photos by: Alexander Lipilin.
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Ukraine in my heart – a great video of the beauty of the country
No comments · Posted by Alex Smirnov in Travel, Video
In the summer of 2015, a group of people from SkyCap, a company providing services for aerial survey, traveled around Ukraine.
They visited a number of regions and found plenty of interesting and unique places. In this video, they want to share their impressions of Ukraine and impress you too.
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The monuments of Stalinist architecture in Zhitomir
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Cities, Travel
Stalinist architecture (also known as Stalinist Empire style or Socialist Classicism) is architecture of the USSR from the mid 1930s to mid-1950s.
This style implies a number of architectural styles, united by common features that distinguish Stalinist architecture from other Soviet and foreign architectural styles.
Stalinist architecture in Zhitomir
Tags: Zhitomir city
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St. Paraskeva Church in Oleksandrivka
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Photos, Travel
Oleksandrivka is a village with a population of about 2,200 people located in Khust district of the Zakarpattia region.
This village is known for its beautiful wooden architectural monument – St. Paraskeva church (first mentioned in 1753). Oleksandrivka on Google Maps. Photos by: madmax.
Tags: church · Zakarpattia oblast
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Christmas Fair 2016 in Lviv
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Holidays, Photos, Travel
Christmas Fair 2016 in Lviv (December 10, 2015 – January 15, 2016) is a traditional Christmas fair, which begins mass winter celebrations. This is the most important Christmas event 2016 not only in Lviv, but in all of Western Ukraine.
Local residents, visitors from all over Ukraine and other countries enjoy a variety of holiday concerts and festivals, themed folk fun and competitions. You can also buy Christmas sweets and souvenirs here.
Tags: Lviv city
Let this New Year be the one, where all your dreams come true. So with a joyful heart, put a start to this year anew. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!
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