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Kiev    Pechersk Monastery, Kiev2004-05 (C) Seiji YoshimotoWinter view from Kyiv-Pechrsk Monastery`s bell tower on the river Dnieper, Kiev2002-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSt.Andrew`s Church (Founded in 1753) , Kiev2002-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoChestnut-trees in blossom , Kiev2005-05 (C) Seiji YoshimotoRehearsal, National Opera and Ballet Theater, KievCourtesy of National Opera and Ballet, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Independence Square - the heart of Ukraine, Kiev2005-05 (C) Seiji YoshimotoKreshchatic, the main street of ,Kiev2005-05 (C) Seiji YoshimotoInside of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev2002-04 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Monument of Motherland, Kiev2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  National Opera and Ballet Theatre, KievCourtesy of National Opera and Ballet2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Drama Theater, Kiev2007-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Old Church in the Historical Park “Pirogovo”, Kiev2002-04 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Traditional Ukrainian Restaurant, Kiev2002-10 (C) Seiji YoshimotoKiev2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Muslim Church, Kiev2006-07 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNight View of Kiev2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Fortress of Kiev2007-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto View of Vydubetsky Monastery in lilac blossom (photo from M.M.Gryshko National Botanic Garden), Kiev2003-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Ukrainian Restaurant, Kiev2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Kiev2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
KievKiev is the capital of Ukraine. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and therefore there are many historical places in it. It`s population is about 3 million. Kiev-Pechersk Monastery stands on a green hill above the Dnepr and its sparkling gold cupolas can be seen from outside the capital even at nightKiev's best season is spring. The chestnut trees in blossom are visiting card of the city.
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Kiev is quieter and more modest than Moscow. The noise level is lower, the buildings are smaller and less monumental.
The Horodetsky Building, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Mariinsky Palace - the Guest House of the Ukrainian president V.A.Yushenko, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Verhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
National Bank, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
National Space Agency of Ukraine, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Presidential Administration building , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Political Party's Office, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
The government buildings in Kiev are rather provincial in character and don't smack of imperialism. There are no buildings or squares that overwhelm you like in Moscow.
The Horodetsky Building
was built by an architect Horodetsky as a private residence in 1902. The house walls and roof are decorated with sculptural ornaments of mythological and hunting themes.
Uspensky Cathedral of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Uspensky Cathedral of Pechrsk Monastery, view from the top, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
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Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Chestnut trees in blossom in Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Uspensky Cathedral and the bell tower of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Entrance into Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Winter view on Uspensky Cathedral in Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Inside of the churches of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2002-04 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Narrow streets of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pecherska Monastery
was built almost nine centuries ago on Dnepr Hills. Churches, masterpieces of architecture by themselves, have been holy places of worship for Christians. Famous for its catacombs with the saints' relics.
The famous frescos of St.Sophia`s Cathedral, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St.Sophia`s Cathedral-bell tower, night view, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St.Sophia`s Cathedral, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Restored St.Sophia's Cathedral. Unrestored parts of the Cathedral have been remained to remind us the long history of it`s monumental structures., Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St.Sophia's Cathedral
was founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise in honor of the victory over the Pechenihs. At that time Kyiv played an important part in the development of written language, literature, painting, architecture. Yaroslav the Wise strengthened the international importance of Kyiv Rus` through dynastic unions. As a European power Kyiv Rus' reached the highest point of its fame under his rule.
Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Underground Shopping Mall, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Underground Shopping Mall "Globus", Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Shopping Mall, Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Independence Square at night, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Demonstration at Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Political Demonstration at Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Demonstration at Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Independence Square
is Kiev's main square consists of an eastern and western side with Khreschatyk running in between. The square's center has glass domes, fountains and green spaces. In the summer, food and beer tents are set up.
The square is full of all sorts of people. It the place to come and see people who gather on the square.
Independence Square was an epicenter of the Orange Revolution at the end of 2004. The square is still a center of various political demonstrations.
Newly Developed Water Front Residential Area
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Newly Developed Residential Area
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Newly Developed Water Front Residential Area
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
