Lviv

Ukraine

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July 1st 2008
UKRAINE; The train pulled into Lviv station. A new town, new country, the second largest inside Europe. I rested on the steps outside, with a coffee and a sandwich. Watching the action as a new day began. Commuters were arriving, many were elderly. They seemed to be heading for the local market. Pushing small trolleys packed with sacks of potatoes, onions, carrots, apples, leeks and cabbag ... 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