VDNG: The Soviet past
09.05.2022
Stars, sickles and hammers – such elements decorate the central pavilions of the complex today. This is not surprising, because it was opened back in 1958, in honour of the 40th anniversary of the Communist Party of Ukraine! It was here that Ukrainian manufacturers demonstrated their achievements. Ukrainian industry and agriculture was represented in the […]
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10 Interesting Facts about House with Chimaeras
21.08.2019
House with Chimaeras or Horodecki House is an Art Nouveau building located in the historic Lypky neighborhood of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The name derives from sculptural decorations representing the land and underwater wildlife, the attributes of hunting, and fabulous creatures. They look impressive but the following facts will impress you even more. Fact […]
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Summer in Ukraine: TOP-7 Lakes To Refresh Your Mind And Body
26.06.2019
Ukraine is notable for its glorious landscapes and gorgeous lakes in particular. There are over 20 thousand lakes in Ukraine widely scattered to the floodplains, sea gulfs and deep in the mountains. Here are 7 most beautiful genuine pearls of Ukrainian nature. 1. Synevir Lake Where: Synevirskaya Polyana, Transcarpathian Region Synevir is widely regarded as […]
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Exploring Chernobyl: 6 Must-see Locations of the Exclusion Zone
17.06.2019
Chernobyl, a town nearby Kyiv is known infamously for the accident in the nearby nuclear power plant on 26 April 1986. Nowadays Chernobyl is visited by 60,000 tourists annually. Radiation from the accident remains around the site, making access severely restricted. A visit to the exclusion zone is a unique experience however, and offers an […]
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TOP-8 Historical Objects to Visit in Kyiv
04.06.2019
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine and one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of the country, offers a variety of interesting and exciting places to see and to visit. 1. Golden Gates Golden Gates (Zoloti vorota) is another symbol of Kyiv a one of the most important architectural and historical monuments remaining from the […]
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Another Amazing View: Salt Lakes
11.05.2018
Ukrainian landscapes are extremely diverse and unique. Sometimes they look extraterrestrial — like these fields or lakes shot by the guys from the Ukraїner expedition.
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Stunning Ukraine From Above
13.02.2018
The amazing video by the Ukrainian photographer Vlad Vasylkevych shows Ukraine as you've never seen before. Enjoy 'The Altitude'!
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Kyiv Is Among the Greenest European Cities
27.11.2017
Living in a capital or a big city is cool in many aspects: you get access to employment, better schooling, healthcare and cultural events. But there are many disadvantages, too — such as increased stress and noise, and lesser access to fresh air and nature. That is why urban centers with enough green spaces are […]
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How Ukrainian Flag Got into Space
20.11.2017
The pictures of the Ukrainian flag on the Space Station recently circled the media, while the flag itself circled the Earth literally. Why the US astronaut Randolph Bresnik cared to take the blue-and-yellow canvas to the orbit? The story is quite interesting... Mr. Bresnik told it during a teleconference with Kyiv, which took place last month. It turns […]
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Ukrainian Beauties: Dasha Khlystun
18.11.2017
Ukraine is famous as a land of the most beautiful women. You can see them everywhere here. But some of them got from the streets right to the highest world fashion podiums. Meet Dasha Khlystun, the new addition to the clock of famous Victoria’s Secret Angels! This year the 22-year-old will join the 19 permanent […]
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