East or West, KYIV is best! - Page 4

geoff189d · November 17th, 2010, 02:38 PM

I've just found out Street View of Kiev is available from yandex.ru. I've been taking a tour of the city centre. Far more of the city seems to have survived World War II than I had previously thought.

Igor L. · November 17th, 2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by geoff189d

I've just found out Street View of Kiev is available from yandex.ru. I've been taking a tour of the city centre. Far more of the city seems to have survived World War II than I had previously thought.

Although some of the old streets of Kyiv affected during WWII, but in general, many old buildings are preserved. Other cities in Europe such as Dresden (Germany) & Warsaw (Poland), suffered much more than Kyiv.

Igor L. · November 17th, 2010, 11:08 PM

The first months after the liberation of Kyiv from the German troops:

In the first years after the war ended:

In the distance are seen the destroyed houses.

It took over 10 years to rebuild the city.

http://www.yandex.ua

Igor L. · November 17th, 2010, 11:38 PM

Kyiv Fog:

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Author photos

Ukraine · November 18th, 2010, 12:15 AM

igor

дуже дякою за такі шикарні фотографії. мені дуже прийемно шо ти так гарно представляеш нашу столицу

Igor L. · November 18th, 2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ukraine

igor

дуже дякую за такі шикарні фотографії. мені дуже прийемно шо ти так гарно представляеш нашу столицу

Нема за що, як кажуть у нас в Українi.

geoff189d · November 18th, 2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Igor L.

Although some of the old streets of Kyiv affected during WWII, but in general, many old buildings are preserved. Other cities in Europe such as Dresden (Germany) & Warsaw (Poland), suffered much more than Kyiv.

Thanks for info and pics.

***christos-greece*** · November 18th, 2010, 09:43 AM

Those night photos of Kiev are absolutely very nice

Igor L. · November 19th, 2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by christos-greece

Those night photos of Kiev are absolutely very nice

Due to the fog these photos look even more mysterious.

Igor L. · November 22nd, 2010, 01:46 AM

Kyiv Fog_2:

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Author photos

Igor L. · November 22nd, 2010, 11:24 AM

St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral (Ukrainian: Костьол Святого Миколая):

Interior:

image hosted on flickr

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Author photo

Igor L. · November 23rd, 2010, 12:22 AM

As we know a classic is always in fashion

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ukraine/40677685682

Igor L. · November 23rd, 2010, 10:12 AM

Golden Gate (Ukrainian: Золоті ворота)

Golden Gate was the main entrance into the city in the Middle Ages.

Igor L. · November 23rd, 2010, 11:28 AM

Saint Sophia Cathedral (Ukrainian: Собор Святої Софії):

The cathedral was founded by Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise in the first half of the 11th century.
In 17-18 centuries the cathedral was rebuilt in the Ukrainian baroque style but inside have been preserved frescoes & mosaics of 11th century:

Saint Sophia Cathedral in 1990 was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

_Mosaics: http://www.icon-art.info/location.ph...d=148&mode=mos
Frescoes: http://www.icon-art.info/location.ph...d=148&mode=mur

***christos-greece*** · November 23rd, 2010, 11:41 AM

The second series of night photos its also great and very nice

Igor L. · November 23rd, 2010, 11:53 AM

Thanks!

MadeInRio · November 23rd, 2010, 03:34 PM

Beautiful, !!!

Igor L. · November 24th, 2010, 07:04 AM

Thanks

Igor L. · November 24th, 2010, 07:09 AM

Double rainbow over Kyiv

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ukraine/40677685682

FajnoDanke · November 24th, 2010, 11:14 AM

Just a few random places in Kyiv

November 17th, 2010, 11:08 PM	#63
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	The first months after the liberation of Kyiv from the German troops: In the first years after the war ended: In the distance are seen the destroyed houses. It took over 10 years to rebuild the city. http://www.yandex.ua __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E Last edited by Igor L.; November 18th, 2010 at 12:25 AM.

November 17th, 2010, 11:38 PM	#64
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	Kyiv Fog: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Author photos __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E

November 18th, 2010, 09:43 AM	#68
*christos-greece* Moderator! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 72,600 Likes (Received): 5213	Those night photos of Kiev are absolutely very nice __________________ Urban Showcase: Athens Kalamata Trikala Thessaloniki Cityscapes: Paris Barcelona Dubai, U.A.E. Monte Carlo, Monaco General photography: Castles of France - Chateau de France and, since May of '08: Greece!

November 22nd, 2010, 01:46 AM	#70
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	Kyiv Fog_2: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Author photos __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E

November 22nd, 2010, 11:24 AM	#71
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral (Ukrainian: Костьол Святого Миколая): Interior: image hosted on flickr ______________________________ Author photo __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E

November 17th, 2010, 02:38 PM	#61
geoff189d Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 963 Likes (Received): 4	I've just found out Street View of Kiev is available from yandex.ru. I've been taking a tour of the city centre. Far more of the city seems to have survived World War II than I had previously thought.

November 18th, 2010, 12:15 AM	#65
Ukraine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary & Kiev Posts: 591 Likes (Received): 1	igor дуже дякою за такі шикарні фотографії. мені дуже прийемно шо ти так гарно представляеш нашу столицу

November 23rd, 2010, 12:22 AM	#72
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	As we know a classic is always in fashion http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ukraine/40677685682 __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E Last edited by Igor L.; February 17th, 2013 at 06:06 AM.

November 23rd, 2010, 10:12 AM	#73
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	Golden Gate (Ukrainian: Золоті ворота) Golden Gate was the main entrance into the city in the Middle Ages. __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E Last edited by Igor L.; October 18th, 2012 at 12:46 PM.

November 23rd, 2010, 11:28 AM	#74
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	Saint Sophia Cathedral (Ukrainian: Собор Святої Софії): The cathedral was founded by Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise in the first half of the 11th century. In 17-18 centuries the cathedral was rebuilt in the Ukrainian baroque style but inside have been preserved frescoes & mosaics of 11th century: Saint Sophia Cathedral in 1990 was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. _Mosaics: http://www.icon-art.info/location.ph...d=148&mode=mos Frescoes: http://www.icon-art.info/location.ph...d=148&mode=mur __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E Last edited by Igor L.; October 18th, 2012 at 12:46 PM.

November 23rd, 2010, 11:41 AM	#75
*christos-greece* Moderator! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 72,600 Likes (Received): 5213	The second series of night photos its also great and very nice __________________ Urban Showcase: Athens Kalamata Trikala Thessaloniki Cityscapes: Paris Barcelona Dubai, U.A.E. Monte Carlo, Monaco General photography: Castles of France - Chateau de France and, since May of '08: Greece!

November 23rd, 2010, 11:53 AM	#76
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November 23rd, 2010, 03:34 PM	#77
MadeInRio Proud of being Carioca Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: RIO DE JANEIRO Posts: 407 Likes (Received): 0	Beautiful, !!! __________________ Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games

November 24th, 2010, 07:04 AM	#78
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	Thanks __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E

November 24th, 2010, 07:09 AM	#79
Igor L. Urban Cat Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kиїв \| Kyiv Posts: 6,059 Likes (Received): 1084	Double rainbow over Kyiv http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ukraine/40677685682 __________________ Welcome to my blog =================================== East or West, KYIV is best! _It's U K R A I N E Last edited by Igor L.; October 18th, 2012 at 12:47 PM.

November 24th, 2010, 11:14 AM	#80
FajnoDanke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kyiv Posts: 282 Likes (Received): 0	Just a few random places in Kyiv Last edited by FajnoDanke; November 24th, 2010 at 03:20 PM.

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