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I wish I had only bright sides to write about. There are definitely lots of them but one cannot ignore the inhumanity and pain that World War II, the "Great Patriotic War", brought over the people of Kiev. I am a German and luckily for me this is all history. All my life I have believed in the power of good inside all of us. When I was 18, the typical age of being drafted, I did not go and became a conscientious objector. Fact is I still consider military the pest for mankind, even more when growing older and wiser. But all my beliefs, my personal integrity and innocence cannot save me from feeling ashamed with what my fellow citizens have done only a couple of decades ago. When will we all ever learn? Those of you who still support the ideas of military ideology, why don' t you look inside your hearts? How long do you need for the most simple consideration that you can never wash your hands clean once being involved in any killing? It is so simple. Those of you, especially from Christian religion or from any other religion in this world, have you never heard the old commandment given "Thou shalt not kill"? Or those of you, who remain untouched or take this lightly, hear my warning, violence and evil has got a chance because of this. Please stop the devastation of hearts and minds, stop the destruction of families. Do not trust in miserable politicians who keep on telling you there is something positive with military. Do not believe them. It is not. Babyn Jar memorial reminds of an abyss of human hatred and ignorance. During the night from 29th to 30th September 1941 German fascists committed the crime of slaughtering far more than 33,000 Jews from Kiev here. - A sober statement. But what can I say when my heart is able to fly back in time and see the damage done? That is inexpressable grief. Oh Heavenly Father, please forgive us because we still know not what we do... Please teach us tolerance, teach us mercy, teach us peace. Leave a Comment Directions: Find more photographs here (Valerij Lysenko, member of VT, Kiev)
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In the first half of the 11th century, the nomadic Pecheneg tribe began to attack the Ukrainian populace living in the border regions of the Ukrainian state of Kyivan Rus. And, in the year 1036, the Pechenegs approached Kyiv itself, stopping just before the city ramparts. It is said that the Ukrainian sovereign of Kyivan Rus at that time, King Yaroslav the Wise, was extremely distressed at seeing this enemy encampment just outside his great city. Knowing it would not be an easy task to rout the Pechenegs, it is said that he prayed fervently to the Blessed Virgin Mary, promising her that he would build a church in her honor if he obtained victory in the difficult battle ahead. There was indeed a fierce battle for possession of the city of Kyiv; but, though the military might of the Pechenegs was great, King Yaroslav inflicted a devastating blow upon the army of the Pechenegs and virtually drove them off Ukrainian soil. Since it would also be necessary to protect this new part of the city with walls and ramparts, King Yaroslav ordered the construction of new fortifications. And, through these new walls and ramparts, he also ordered the construction of a strong main gateway - the Golden Gates. The church was ornamented with frescos, ceramics and woodcarvings. The gate itself was reinforced and decorated with metal. The entranceway could be closed off with heavy doors of oak panels bound together with sheets of gilded copper. The arch itself was crowned with notches and semicircular niches, an architectural feature peculiar to the architecture of Kyivan Rus. Outside, the structure was girded by a deep moat spanned by a drawbridge. The remains of the Golden Gates of Kiev one of Ukraine's oldest surviving historical monuments stand in a small public park at the corner of Volodymyrska Leave a Comment Directions: Walking from Kretshatik to Volodymyrska by Prorizna str.
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| | | | Andriivsky Spusk (Descent) | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Andriivsky Spusk was the "short-cut" from Upper City to Podol district, the name is known from XVIII century. Andriivska Church was founded by Queen-Emperor Elizabeth Petrovma in 1744 and was built in 1753 by V.Rastrelli. In accordance to the legends the Dnieper hills were visited and distinguished by Andriy Pervozdanny. Nowadays Andriivsky Spusk is a all-year round exhibition place for arts, craftsworks, decorations, souvenirs; you can also witness live perfomances of musicians and actors. The whole street is highly repreresnted by art galleries and studios, restaurants (i.e. Za dvumya Zaytshami), cafes, shops. Worth noting a theatre and unique museums - Museum of M.Bulgakov, author of "Master and margarita" and Museum of the Street, i.e. Andriivskiy Spusk in historical pictures and photos from that times till now. Leave a Comment Address: Guess :)Directions: Walking from Maidan Nezhalezhnosti, or from Podol by funicular to Mykhailovskaya Square, and then Desyatinnaya str..
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The zoo is wonderful... Especially for kids this is a fantastic place to spend the day. In Kiev they have a corner the size of a farm yard where children can directly touch, pet and feed typical farm animals or other interesting creatures like goats, ducks, small naughty pigs, hares, guinea pigs, and the kids can also ride on a pony. (text removed) Leave a Comment
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Kyiv, as any other city, has a lot of interesting hidden places that you would not find unless shown by a Kyivite or a person who is totally in love with the city. sea anchors, ravens in the cage, the cafe where you can try a cup of the most expensive Indonesian coffee, Copi Luwak, unusual monuments to known and unknown people and many many more places and spots. if interested, get in touch with "Interesniy Kyiv." Arseniy will show you around and tell you amazing stories. tours are available in Russian and English. Phone: (38-050) 334 2348Website: www.interesniy.kiev.ua
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