Ana, up and about again.

The Kyiv Confusion.

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October 1st 2007
When I came back into the room she had a needle in her right arm, just a few inches above her wrist. Ana had woken up early this morning in awful pain, and phoned for a doctor when she couldn't bear it any more. I found her sitting against the edge of the bed, crying. I had only left to make the doctor a mug of tea in the kitchen, but the lady had already banged a nail into the bedroom wall, ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Kyiv » Nivki

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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