Monument in Lvov

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October 12th 2007
The Journey to Lvov I just about made the train in Krakow and had a pretty uncomfortable journey to the border town of Przemsyl. The small carriage was packed for the 4 and a half hour journey. The atmosphere was imposed by the guy sitting beside me, a massive man with ape-like features who was listening to bad techno on cheap headphones at maximum volume. He was rigid with sitting legs ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Lviv

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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