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ODESSA AND A TASTE OF CRIMEA

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September 7th 2008
Waiting for the taxi cab larissa called for us took forever, a bit panicky now as we need to get to the bus station on time, drived came and all the time he was driving he was on the cell phone screaming at someone and we almost got into an accident, he got us safe but charges more than the agreed price saying were supposed to pay for the backpacks as well, argued with him but really futile, he wo ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Odessa

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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