Wednesday, 19 July 2017

Nezhukhiv in the Stryi District

In Nezhukhiv, in the Stryi district of Lviv region, there is a wooden Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God, built in 1875.

Nezhukhiv. The church of the Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God, 1875. UGCC


Tuesday, 4 July 2017

Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. The Museum of Robinsons

For Fisherman's Day


One of the most beloved and widespread of folk pastimes is fishing.

Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Odesa region. The Dniester estuary
Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Odesa region. The Dniester estuary

Thursday, 22 June 2017

Novooleksiivka. The Terminus

Novooleksiivka is an urban-type settlement in the Henichesk district of Kherson region.

Novooleksiivka. Henichesk district. Kherson region
Novooleksiivka. Henichesk district. Kherson region

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

What State Is Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi's Heritage In?

Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi is famous for the largest and most ancient fortification in Ukraine — the Akkerman Fortress. But the town has plenty of other notable landmarks too.

Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Odesa region
Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Odesa region

Thursday, 8 June 2017

Lake Zhuravlyne — the Dead and the Black

Lviv region is rich not only in historical and architectural monuments built by human hands over many centuries. In this blessed land the sorcerous power of nature draws you to itself with its unique creations.

Skolivski Beskydy National Nature Park. Lake Zhuravlyne. Lviv region
Skolivski Beskydy National Nature Park. Lake Zhuravlyne. Lviv region

Wednesday, 31 May 2017

The Park of the Sokil Sanatorium

Of course, we all love the sea. But the park at the Sokil sanatorium does not merely draw the eye but enchants you with the beauty of its greenery.

The Arabat Spit. The park of the Sokil sanatorium
The Arabat Spit. The park of the Sokil sanatorium

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

What I Know About Kherson

Discovering Kherson region for myself and having been in Henichesk, on the Arabat Spit, on Biriuchyi Island and in the Oleshky Sands, I wanted to get acquainted with the capital of this wondrous land.

Kherson. The Holy Dormition Cathedral. 1798
Kherson. The Holy Dormition Cathedral. 1798

Thursday, 18 May 2017

Lysovychi. Practically a Suburb of Morshyn

I have already grown so used to being in new places every day that I cannot afford to lose a single hour. If there is not enough time for far-off trips, I try to see something new for myself nearby. I set off on foot to the village of Lysovychi in the Stryi district from Morshyn.

Lysovychi, Stryi district

Thursday, 11 May 2017

The Oleshky Sands. Through Forests, Hills and Dunes

Do you want to escape the bustle of the transient world and be alone with nature? Tired of contemplating the urban grimaces of weary cities and longing for romance, relaxation, inspiration? This way, please!

The "Oleshky Sands" National Nature Park
The "Oleshky Sands" National Nature Park

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Petrykivka and Its Wondrous Painting

I had heard many times about Petrykivka painting, but I had never happened to see the decorative folk drawing, neither at exhibitions of applied art nor in souvenir shops.

The "Petrykivka" Centre of Folk Art