Famine Monument

In 1932-33, millions of Ukranians were deliberately starved to death. There was plenty of food to feed the people but by order of the Soviets, it was confiscated and kept from the people.

Kiev, Ukraine - "City of Churches"

October 10th 2009
Hi Everybody! Walt and I enjoyed our overnight train ride from Odessa to Kiev. Before boarding the train, we were approached by a nice young Ukranian woman. She asked us to watch her baby while she went to the restroom. Later, she explained that she was an internet bride. She met a man from Arkansas, married him, has had 2 sons, and is visiting Ukraine for the first time in 10 years. We enjoy ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Kiev

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

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