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The most expensive food in the world - Beluga Caviar!
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On the Kiev market - here you can find the biggest cucumbers and tomatoes you have ever seen - mushrooms are very cheap, too!
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This is one of the most beautiful buildings - the Mariinskyi Palace. The state receiption will take place here.
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The famous golden cupolas of Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra - a symbol of Kiev. It is a great area where you can also find an interesting holy underground pathway.
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This is the Dnjepr-River with the multi-story buildings and the hinterland. Chernobyl is only 90 kms away from here. The radition is still active but it meant to be safe here in Kiev. 19 years ago there was a terrible catastrophy of a nuclear power plant
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The orthodox churches impress with beautiful architecture. Gold is used in thriftlessly way.
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Frescos of prophets are found everywhere here.
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Gold and pomposity in the main church.
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An orthodox monk here in Kiev.
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Babooschkas - that's the name of the famous wooden and beautiful painted toy from Eastern Europe.
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Silence and contemplativeness of the believers origins a unique atmosphere.
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The Independence Square in the middle of Kiev. A half year ago the Orange Revolution started here - now there are open air concerts.
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