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Grand Kyiv

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October 13th 2007
Saturday 13th October, arrival and Kyiv The overnight train pulled in at half-seven and we walked out to the sound of military marching music into the mighty, marble-vaulted voxhall of Kyiv. Time to get some breakfast, but first I spend an hour arguing with the staff at the station's left luggage while I try to off-load my bags. Eventually it works, and I head down the road, getting some ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Kyiv

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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