Oleksandro-Kalynove. Wonders Right Beside Us

More and more, small towns and villages in Ukraine are joining the green-tourism scene. It is all the more gratifying when a settlement that in 2014 lay in the combat zone, and is now 30 kilometres from the line of demarcation, is included in the itineraries of travellers and sightseers. The village of Oleksandro-Kalynove in the Kostiantynivka district of Donetsk region is a participant in the all-Ukrainian contest 'Incredible Villages of Ukraine'.

Oleksandro-Kalynove. Donetsk region. Signpost on the H-20 highway

Sumy. Along the Pedestrian Soborna and Voskresenska

In recent years, in the cities of Ukraine, pedestrian zones have been taking shape in the historical, commercial and business centres, which significantly affects the flow of tourist traffic. In Sumy, two streets at once create a pedestrian space — Soborna and Voskresenska.

Sumy. The pedestrian Soborna Street

Mosaic. A Vanishing Layer of Art. Hurry to See It!

The resonant destruction of a mosaic beloved by Lvivians on the demolished 'Okean' store makes one think about preserving examples of monumental art. Many mosaic pictures bear no communist symbols. Unique, spectacular frescoes are being ruined by spiritlessness and mismanagement.

Pavlohrad. Dnipropetrovsk region. Mosaic panel. Shevchenko Street, 120

Izium. The Oldest Orthodox Churches of Slobozhanshchyna

Izium is a city in Kharkiv region with the oldest churches of Slobozhanshchyna preserved and still in use. Believers come to its sacred buildings, springs and relics from all regions of Ukraine to bow before the shrines and the miracle-working icons.

Izium. Kharkiv region. Holy Transfiguration Cathedral. 1684

Marigold Zolotonosha. Architecture, Parks, Landmarks

Zolotonosha is a city founded in the middle of the 16th century and located 30 kilometres from Cherkasy. This district centre of Cherkasy region cannot be called popular among tourists, but for lovers of strolls along the old streets of a county town there is plenty here to feed on.

Zolotonosha, Cherkasy region. Holy Dormition Cathedral