Yalta Boardwalk on Black Sea

Snow on Palm Trees Yalta, Ukraine

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March 1st 2005
Snowed constantly for the last two days covering everything with fresh powder. Yalta was given a small taste of what the rest of the country has been living with all Winter. Very unusual to see snow on palm trees. ... read more

Europe » Ukraine

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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