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Kiev - WOW!

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October 8th 2009
17 hours to Kiev on a train with a stinking cold wasn't nice, but at least we were both suffering!! Since then neither of us have fully recovered but we have had an amazing week seeing the sights and meeting up with friends old and new. Apologies to anyone if we've been a little too generous with our germs!! Kiev has been an amazing city and we have no doubt we will be back! The question is onl ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Kiev

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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