Ukraine

Ukraine and Poland Adventures

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October 28th 2008
By Irena: After making our way through parts of Ukraine and Poland, Darvin and I officially feel like we have had a good sampling of Eastern Europe. The family visits were really good. Surprising at times, very educational, emotional, and heartwarming too. It was a LONG journey from Croatia to Ukraine, opting for the long train ride over a flight to save some cash. Rather than trying to do t ... 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