Streets of Khoteshiv

Khoteshiv - My long lost family

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October 3rd 2005
It sounds kind of cheesy, but my long lost family is exactly what brought me to this tiny village. My grandmother and her family left the village when she was ten, but her brother, seven years old, stayed behind, and raised his family. It was absolutely amazing, everyone was so happy to meet me. If there's one word in Ukrainian I won't forget, it's yeesht, eat. Constantly my family was telli ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Khoteshiv

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Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more