Ukraine Online Travel Guide

St. Pantaleon’s Cathedral of Theophany

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:06:00 GMT

A small village Theophany is located on the outskirts of modern Kiev. Once this place was called Lazarevschina (Lazarev land), in honor of a monk and a beekeeper Lazarev. In 1803 the first in Kiev, Vicar Bishop Theophan Shiyanov settled here, after which

The Ukrainian Currency "moves" abroad

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:50:00 GMT

For the convenience of the EURO-2012 fans the Ukrainian national currency (hryvnia) will be sold at the major European airports. This statement was made by the Vice Prime Minister - Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Borys Kolesnikov. He noted that

Round Square in Poltava

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:00 GMT

The Round Square is one of the attractions in Poltava. It was founded in 1804. As the urban legend, that has already become a part of the official history of Poltava, says there was a meeting of Peter I to the townspeople after a battle with the Swedes.

Karaite Kenesa in Evpatoria

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:49:00 GMT

Among the peoples who inhabit the Crimea today, are the Karaites. There are no greater than 2000 Karaites in the world. The history of this people is intricate and full of persecutions, prosperity and almost complete decline. Fortunately, the

Host Cities of Euro-2012 prepare a surprise for fans

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:17:00 GMT

In February 2012, host cities of Euro-2012 plan to confirm at a special meeting the intertaining program for the period of the Championship - from May, 25th to July, 2nd this year. This was announced by the Vice Prime Minister - Minister of

Mergeleva Ridge

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:14:00 GMT

Mergeleva Ridge is the ancient mystical and religious place associated with the pagan beliefs of ancient Slavic people. This is one of the most unique places located in the Luhansk region, near the village Stepanovka (on the hill in the field). This

Residence of the Bukovinian Metropolitans in Chernovtsy

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:00 GMT

Residence of the Metropolitans in Chernovtsy (Chernovtsy State University) is a real pearl of the city. This magnificent palace complex was designed, in 1864—1882, by the Czech architect Josef Hlavka. Famous builders and masons from the Czech

Exhibition of Euro 2012 stadiums Miniatures

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:54:00 GMT

A week ago in the Polish city of Lodz was opened the exhibition of miniature copies of all 8 Euro 2012 stadiums. In the scientific and technical center Experimentarium on more than 200 square meters were placed miniature copies of the stadiums in

Transfiguration Cathedral in Sumy

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:43:00 GMT

Transfiguration Cathedral is considered to be one of the most majestic and beautiful temples in Sumy. Bell tower is visible from anywhere in the city. It is a religious and historical heart of the city. The cathedral was founded and built

Galicia Monastery

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:41:00 GMT

Halychyna or Galicia - it is the historical name of the Western Ukrainian lands. The territory of Galicia covers the Ivano-Frankovska, Lviv, Chernovetsy and Ternopol regions. One of the major tourist attractions of Galicia is Galicia rock monastery.

Top 10 attractions in Lviv

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:02:00 GMT

Lviv is the city of magnificent temples, castles, city festivals, theaters. Lviv is Ukrainian capital of coffee and chocolate shops. Here you can stroll through the maze of medieval streets, which saw the presence the emperors of Austria and kings of

Zbarazh Castle

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:41:00 GMT

Originally Zbarazh Castle (Ternopil region) was built to protect the borders of Galicia-Volyn principality. This construction has two dates of building - 1393 and 1626-1631. The first date relates to the Prince Koribut construction. Zbarazh Castle of

Euro-2012 project has given work to 500 thousands of people

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:58:00 GMT

The total number of workers involved in all projects of Euro 2012 including related industries is about 500 thousand people. This was announced January 31, 2012 by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Infrastructure Borys Kolesnikov during a press

Transport Scheme for Euro-2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:22:00 GMT

During Euro-2012, many roads of Kiev City will be blocked and the center of Kiev will become totally pedestrian. For more than a month, Khreshchatyk Street will be completely blocked, and a fan area will be arranged there. Since May 25 to July 1, the fan

Dominican church in Ternopil

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:23:00 GMT

The St. Vincent Ferrara Dominican church can be called the most valuable, though not the oldest architectural monument in Ternopil (now the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary). The sanctuary facade faces the modern Liberty

The Final of Euro-2012 Will be Perfect!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:30:00 GMT

The president of UEFA, Michel Platini, is confident that this European football championship in Poland and Ukraine will resemble a large football holiday. It was stated by the head of the United European Football association in his interview for a

Object "Skala" ("The Rock") or Stalin Bunker

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:36:00 GMT

Soviet times had left a lot of puzzles and objects that keep their secrets. Especially it concerns underground tunnels and bunkers. One of them is located in Korosten, Zhitomir region. It is a part of so-called "Stalin Line", which was created in the 30s

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary in Horodenka

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Horodenka is one of the oldest towns in Prykarpattia, which is washed by the sonorous springs and heavy waters of the Dniester and Prut rivers. The popular belief is that a rooster sings on three corners in Horodenka - on three regions - Ternopol,

UEFA expects 1,6 million fans coming for Euro-2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:59:00 GMT

United European Football Association expects that over 1,6 million fans will come to Ukraine and Poland during Euro-2012. It was stated in the comments to the official booklet for UEFA 2012 by secretary general of the organization, Janny Infantino.

Mezhirich Holy Trinity Monastery

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:23:00 GMT

Mezhirich Holy Trinity Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Ukraine. Mezhirich Holy Trinity Monastery story is full of violent events, associates with the princes Ostrogski family. Namely with Prince Feodor Ostrogski - Lutsk starost. Although

For Euro 2012 the “Border booking” is introduced

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:00 GMT

For Euro 2012 the Ukrainian and Polish customs services introduce a system of advance access of information on the transport that will be crossing the border. It was reported after the general Ukrainian and Polish conference that took place in Lviv, by

Lugansk Stone Sculpture Park

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:02:00 GMT

There are few museums, which can boast of the exhibits, which age is more than a thousand years. And there are less of them, where the exposure can tell you about the evolution of long-missing people. In this sense, the park-museum of stone sculptures,

Euro 2012 will open Ukrainian literature to the world

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:22:00 GMT

The British newspaper "The Guardian" published the calendar of important literary events in 2012, where Ukraine was also noted. "If everything go as was planned, lectures about Bulgakov, Gogol, Mickiewicz and Milosz will fill broadcast time in the

Chervonograd - the city which is dissapared from the map of Ukraine

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:16:00 GMT

Terra incognita – lat. “unexplored land”. Do you think there are no such lands on the map of Ukraine except Chernobyl? You are wrong. Let me introduce you city Chervonograd (Chervonogorod), vanished from the map. It was located near the

St. Anthony Church in Rivne

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:36:00 GMT

Conversion was only the way to keep a religious building from destroying in the days of "militant atheism". In the best way they become museums, which sometimes were restored. Worse matters stood with temples, they were put on storehouses. It seemed that

Holy Protection Nunnery in Kiev

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. Even today the city has preserved little corners where you can find spiritual peace and rest from the bustle of the city. One of such places is Holy Protection Nunnery. The cloister was founded in 1889 by Grand Princess

Kharkiv got one more three-star hotel

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:32:00 GMT

The three-star «Reikartz» hotel opened its doors on 17 January in Kharkiv. The accommodation is located on Chubar Street, which is in the historical city centre, 2 minutes walk from Sumy Street, near the railway station and Pokrovsky

Bulgakov House in Kiev

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:44:00 GMT

The house of the great writer Mikhail Bulgakov was built in 1888 - 1889's by the architect Hordenine for the wife of a merchant Litoshenko. Then the building was taken over by the merchant Mirovich. Bulgakov rented the apartment from him. The house

Grand Canyon of the Crimea

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:38:00 GMT

In the Crimean Mountains, 5 km southeast of the village of Sokolinoye in the Bakhchisaray district located the largest canyon in Ukraine – the Grand Canyon, which is part of the Ai-Petri array. Sometime in the past near Ai-Petri volcanoes were

Olympiskiy profits in 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:02:00 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister Boris Kolesnikov said that the NSC Olympiskiy profits in 2012 will be about 110 million Hryvnia. Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine mentioned this in an interview to Ukraine-2012 center. "According to NSC Olympiskiy strategy,

Inkerman Cave Monastery of St. Clement

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:37:00 GMT

Traveling to the Crimea, it is necessary to visit the Inkerman Cave Monastery of St. Clement (Inkerman Monastery), which is located in Sevastopol suburb. In spite of trite expression, it is really unique. First of all for its unusual atmosphere, in

Giant Tango 12 in Kiev. Euro 2012 ball in Kiev

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:12:00 GMT

Euro 2012 ball appeared at Independence Square in Kiev. In the end of 2011the surface of the mall Globus dome at Independence Square was decorated in the style of Euro 2012 ball: Tango 12. Till April 2012 in the capital of Ukraine will be installed

Chekhov Museum in Sumy

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:57:00 GMT

Sumy is located on the river Psel in northern Ukraine. Anton Chekhov house-museum takes a special place among the various cultural sites of the city. Landowners Lintvarev’s Estate was located in Luka outskirts of town in suburb. In 1888 - 1889&rsqu

Mgarsky monastery in Poltava region

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:25:00 GMT

There is a small village of Mgar in Poltava region (Ukraine). The only thing which distinguish this village from the others is Mgarsky Holy Transfiguration Monastery. According to the legend, the monastery on the banks of the Sula river existed long

Catherine church in Chernigov

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:44:00 GMT

Catherine church is one of the main sights of Chernigov. It stands on a hill at the entrance to the city and in the in close proximity to the ancient Chernigov Dytynets’ (now it is a territory of Chernigov rampart). Today Catherine church is a

Chernigov rampart. Dytynets’

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:51:00 GMT

Chernigov rampart was created in times of Kievan Rus and here was located Dytynets’ (Russian transliteration Detinets). Dytynets’ is an inner walled city of Old Russia, with a prince's court, a military retinue, rooms for the warriors of

Mazepa house in Chernigov

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:25:00 GMT

The house was built in the late 16th century on the territory of the rampart (ancient Dytynets') by the Chernigov colonel Lyzogub. After his death the house belonged to the hetman and philanthropist Ivan Mazepa. In the early 18th century Mazepa house in

Svirzh Castle

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:48:00 GMT

In western Ukraine there is a small village Svirzh wich is located not far from Lviv. Actually, at the very beginning Svirzh was a unique castle, which functioned as a defense fort and as a settlement. The commencement date of Svirzh castle construction

Church of the Exaltation of the Cross in Ternopil

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:01:00 GMT

The church by the lake, the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross, Holy Cross Church (in Russian Krestovozdvizhenskaya church) So many names has the Church of the Exaltation in Ternopil. However, this is not the only highlight of this historic

St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Kamenets-Podilsk

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:22:00 GMT

St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Kamenets-Podilsk (Khmelnitskiy Region) is one of the most striking monuments of the Podilla spiritual culture. It should be noted, that the historic appearance of the shrine retained until now. In 1362 the power of the

Open Air Museum in Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:58:00 GMT

Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky - a city-museum is situated on the bank of the river Trubizh to the south from Kiev. There are about 30 museums. The most famous is the Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life in Central Naddnipryanschina, better known as an

Assumption Cave Monastery in Bakhchisarai

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT

Assumption Cave Monastery in Bakhchisarai is a unique monument of orthodoxy. Bakhchisaray is a city where different people, different nationalities and, accordingly, the monuments of different cultures coexist. Not far from the Khan's palace, in the

Novomalin Castle

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:02:00 GMT

There is a landmark just in 10 km from Ostrog, which is certainly to visit - the ruins of Novomalin castle (village Novomalin in Rivne region). First time it was mentioned in 1392 – the Polish King Vladislav Jagailo gave this locality to the

Dominican monastery in Pidkamin village

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:07:00 GMT

Pidkamin is a village located neat the rock Stone in Brodivskiy district, Lviv region. The village has got its name from the rock Pidkamin means from Ukrainian “under the stone”. The first mention of the settlement at this territory dates

Top 10 events of Ukraine preparation for Euro 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:51:00 GMT

The passing year leaves behind the greatest achievements in Ukraine's preparations for the 2012 European Cup. Ukraine has not only demonstrated a high rate, but also managed to launch dozens of new facilities, completing the lion's share of construction

11 commemorative coins for Euro 2012

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT

National Bank of Ukraine has issued 11 commemorative coins for Euro 2012. The resentation of Ukrainian Euro coins with the participation of Vice Prime Minister - Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Borys Kolesnikov was held on 27 December at NSC

New Year 2012 in Lviv

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:48:00 GMT

If you want to feel a real spirit of Christmas and New Year, to escape from everyday hustle and bustle, get real emotions of the ancient European city, you need to go to Lviv - the city of Christmas tales. We offer you several options for celebrating New

Kiev Z-Cards for Euro 2012

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:53:00 GMT

Kiev has prepared flyers and maps for the guests of Euro 2012. General KCSA Directorate for the preparation of Euro-2012 has completed development of flyers and Z-Card in Ukrainian and English - 11 unique places in Kiev. They need to become a sort of

Sviatogorsk Monastery

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:03:00 GMT

Holy Assumption Sviatogorsk Monastery (or Sviatohirsk Lavra) is an active monastery, situated in a picturesque woodland location on the bank of the Siverskiy Donets river, near the city Sviatogorsk (Donetsk region). Deciduous forests that surround the

Boldiyn hills in Chernigov

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:39:00 GMT

The ancient history of Chernigov region is deeply entrenched in pagan antiquity. Boldin hills are connected with many ancient legends. One legend says that around the city there were dark dense forests, and the city, which was located on the banks of the

Sport Restaurant at NSC Olimpiyskiy

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:58:00 GMT

In Kiev at Bolshaya Vasylkivska street 55 at NSC Olimpyiskiy was opened a sports restaurant - Olimpiyskiy Sport & Beer. At the ceremony of restaurant opening were present many outstanding sportsmen: Oleg Blokhin, Oleg Kuznetsov, Gennady

Sectors for Children at NSK Olimpiyskiy

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:58:00 GMT

At the NSK Olimpiyskiy will be sectors for children. Young fans will support the football club "Dynamo", which recently signed a five-year lease agreement with the stadium. This was said by General Director of the State Concern "Ukrsportarena" Vladimir

Shevchenko Hill in Kanev

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:29:00 GMT

Kanev (Ukrainian transliteration Kaniv, Russian transliteration Kanev) is a city located in Cherkassy region (central Ukraine). It has got touristic popularity due to the beautiful nature and cultural monument, which is worldwide known as Shevchenko Hill

New Year 2012 in Odessa

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:46:00 GMT

New Year rush has already started in Odessa. That makes no matter whom are you waiting for the New Year's Eve – Ded Moroz, Santa Claus or Joulupukki - a variety of Christmas programs in Odessa will not leave you without a gift. The list of

New Year 2012 in Kiev

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:10:00 GMT

Mysterious wonders, colorful lights of garlands, sweet aroma of tangerines and the smell of pine needles all this returns us to the childhood and to the atmosphere of magic. Some people consider New Year a home holiday, but if you do not want to spend

Lubart Castle in Lutsk

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:15:00 GMT

According to the local legend, Lutsk castle appeared as a result of marriage of a known in those days Lithuanian Grand Duke and a local princess. The name of the prince was Lubart Vitov, so now the castle is also called Lubart castle. The Construction of

European airports in Ukraine

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:02:00 GMT

Till the end of the winter in Ukraine will be four European airports. Until February 2012, Ukraine will have four modern European airports in Donetsk, Lviv, Kharkiv and Kiev. These airports will be completely upgraded for Euro-2012. This was stated by

Top 10 Sights of Dnepropetrovsk

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:32:00 GMT

Dnepropetrovsk is situated on the Dnieper River and got the name from the river. At first it was originally named in honor of the Empress Catherine II (former name of the city is Yekaterinburg), and was conceived by Prince Potemkin as the third capital

Kiev-Kovel-Yahodyn Euro road was opened

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:00 GMT

The new general use M-07 Kyiv-Kovel-Yahodyn road, which was modernized within the framework of preparations for the Euro-2012 football championship, has been opened. Traffic was allowed on the highway in working order without a ceremony, the Ukravtodor

Pochayiv Lavra

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:15:00 GMT

Pochayiv Lavra is the major monastery of the Western Ukraine. The monastery is located in Pochayiv which is 70km from Ternopil city. Pochaev Lavra is located on one of the picturesque hills at an altitude of 75 meters above level of the sea. According

Excursion to NSC Olympiyskiy

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:50:00 GMT

Main arena of Euro 2012 - NSC Olympiysiy started to hold paid excursions over the stadium. According to the official site the first one was held on Friday, December 16. The cost of the excursion over Olimpiyskiy Stadium is 50 hryvnas (7USD). The

Kharkov will provide eurofans with city maps

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:14:00 GMT

For Euro 2012 guests of Kharkov will be worked out information booklets and city maps. This was announced by Alexei Ponikarovsky the Deputy Director of International Cooperation Department of Kharkov City Council. "In the booklets will be Kharkov map

Arabat spit

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:48:00 GMT

Arabat spit is a unique natural reserve of more than a hundred kilometers long. The spit got its name from the Turkish fortress ("Rabat" in Arabic means a military post) that was built in the area. The part of the land that is named the spit is

Ukrainian Gold coins for Euro-2012

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:05:00 GMT

The National Bank of Ukraine issued 500 gold coins in honor of Euro 2012. Each coin is made of gold, weighs 500 grams and has a diameter of 80 mm. At the obverse of Euro 2012 coin there is the Small State Emblem of Ukraine, “National Bank of

Top 10 Places to see in Donetsk

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Donetsk – is a city in Eastern Ukraine city on the river Kalmius. The development of the Donetks lands was begun by Zaporozh Cossacks. Originally the city was called Yuzivka, in honor of an English businessman John Hughes. Today Donetsk is the most

BBC and ITV will show the matches of Euro 2012 in the UK

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:51:00 GMT

British TV Corporation BBC and ITV became the official broadcasters of Euro 2012 in the UK. British channels will show live all 31 matches of the championship. They also got the right to broadcast championship matches in via mobile platforms and Internet.

Narcissus valley in Carpathian Mountains

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:35:00 GMT

Does Narcissuss start flowering in the early spring? Then it's time to go to the Carpathian Mountains to see the unique phenomenon - the Narcissus valley. A huge area of 256 hectares is the largest valley of Narcissuss growing in the wild in Europe.

Poland’s and Ukraine’s preparedness for Euro over 90%

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:24:00 GMT

The level of Poland’s preparedness for Euro-2012, the same as Ukraine’s level is over 90 per cent, PL.2012 Operations Director Wojciech Folejewski has said in an exclusive interview with the Information Centre Ukraine-2012. Answering the

Lviv awaits 30,000 German fans

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The results of the draw for the finals of Euro-2012 are very positive for the city, because two of the countries which will play there are already part of the municipal tourism development strategy. This is Germany, with whose cities Lviv has been

Top 10 Places to see in Odessa

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:15:00 GMT

What to see in Odessa? What place should be given the most attention when you visit Odessa during Euro 2012? We present our ranking of the best attractions in Odessa done by ua-traveling. The "Pearl of the Black Sea" Odessa is located on the south-west

High-speed trains will start running since May 2012 in Ukraine

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:34:00 GMT

High-speed trains produced by Hyundai Rotem will start running between Ukrainian Euro 2012 host cities since May 15 2012. This was stated by Boris Kolesnikov the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, during his participation in

Euro 2012 matches calendar

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:27:00 GMT

December 2, 2011 in Kiev was held Euro 2012 draw finals. According the draw was creatdd the calendar of events to be held in Poland and Ukraine. Poland - Greece match will open Euro 2012, June 8.Poland and Ukraine every other day will hold two rounds of

Vorontsov Palace in the Crimea

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:02:00 GMT

Vorontsov Palace is one of the most striking sights of the Crimea. The palace was built in Alupka and designed by renowned British architect Edward Blore, who served at the court of King George 4. The architect became known for his work on the plan of

Tickets sale for Ukrainian team matches

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT

December 12 at UEFA website (uefa.com) will be opened the platform to sale tickets for three group matches of the Ukrainian team. Total will be opened 16 portals on UEFA site one portal for each national federation, which will play at the Euro 2012 next

Ukrainian infrastructure for Euro 2012

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:50:00 GMT

Ukraine is ready to receive hundreds of thousands of EURO 2012 fans. Ukraine is showing high rates of preparations for the UEFA EURO 2012. 2011 was the year of completion of key investment projects for the continental championship. First it is

Greek Colonies on the territory of Ukraine

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:55:00 GMT

The first Greek Colonies emerged in the Crimea during the migrations in 6th century BC, when authentic residents of mainland Greece, in view of the growing deficit area, began actively to settle along the Black and Mediterranean seas. The north coast

Transportation system of Kharkiv is already ready for EURO

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:10:00 GMT

For transportation of fans during holding the matches of EURO 2012 in Kharkiv so-called shuttle-buses will be used. Deputy director of the Department of Transport and Communications of the Kharkiv City Council Yevhen Fedorchuk informed about this. He

Top 10 places to see in Kharkov

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:02:00 GMT

We offer you the list of 10 best sights in Kharkov, which is one of the cities for Euro 2012. Kharkov (Kharkiv) is the second largest city of Ukraine located in the East. The establishment of the city had started at the times of the Cossacks, and the

Panticapaeum - the capital of the Bosporan Kingdom

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:42:00 GMT

Panticapaeum means "the fish way". Panticapaeum was one of the first Greek cities - colonies. It was the capital of the Bosporan Kingdom, at all times, from inception to destruction of the kingdom. The city grew and developed together with the Bosporan

5 star hotel in Khakrov

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:19:00 GMT

The first five-star hotel ready to receive guests in Kharkiv was opened today, 29 October. Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Borys Kolesnikov took part in the solemn inauguration ceremony of the object built specially for Euro-2012

Livadia Palace in Crimea

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:14:00 GMT

Livadia Palace in Crimea is the creation of the famous architect and gardener Eshlimana Demingera. The palace was built in the 18th century from the Inkerman stone for the Polish landowner L Potocki. Livadia Palace is located not far (3km) from Yalta.

High Time to See Ukraine

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Ukraine has released new promotional videos for Euro 2012. The video clips are focused primarily on the European audience and talk about the Ukraine and the forthcoming Euro. These videos are a new s of the promotional campaign of Ukraine for Euro

10 events before the start of Euro 2012

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:58:00 GMT

Prior to the start of Euro 2012 will take place another 10 events. And with the opening match and the final match of the tournament - all in all on the calendar day of the UEFA there are 12 Euro events. In particular, as early as this week on Friday,

Goverla is the highest mountain in Ukraine

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:11:00 GMT

One of the Ukrainian Carpathians attractions is the vertex of the Chornohora array at 2061 meters – the mountain Goverla. The name of the mountain, translated from Hungarian means "snowy." Goverla has the correct pyramidal shape and is a popular

Lviv Stadium 3D-panorama

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

- 1st 3D-panorama of the Lviv Arena- 2nd 3D-panorama of the Lviv Arena- 3rd 3D-panorama of the Lviv Arena Lviv Arena has hosted the first match, but the improvement works are still being continued. Now the workers are completing the stadium

New stage in the promotion of Euro 2012

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:54:00 GMT

In the second half of November has begun the next stage of a promotional campaign of Euro 2012. The informational campaign on the Polish and Ukrainian preparations for the EURO 2012 has planned to show short movies about Ukraine on 6 international

Narrow Gauge Railway in the Carpathians

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:22:00 GMT

Ukrainian village Kolochiva in Transcarpathia is known for the only one in Ukraine and CIS countries operating narrow gauge railroad. The route of the narrow gauge railway is located in the museum complex "Old Village". The narrow-gauge railroad of the

Top 10 Places to See in Kiev

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:35:00 GMT

Kiev (Kyiv) is the capital of Ukrane and Euro 2012 host city. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. With its unique attractions, numerous parks and gardens, modern art galleries and exhibition centers Kiev is the face of the country with a

Participants of the Euro-2012 draw

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:28:00 GMT

At the end of the play-offs, we got to know the full list of participants of the upcoming Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, and also the participants from each pot for the draw of the group-stage of the tournament that will be held in Kiev on the 2nd of

Euro 2012 betting odds for each team

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:10:00 GMT

A very much respected bookmaker William Hill published Euro 2012 winning odds for each national team. Thus according to the experts the favourite team to win the upcoming Euro 2012 is the current European champion the National team of Spain. Right after

The Bosporan Kingdom

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:46:00 GMT

The Bosporan Kingdom (the Kingdom of the Cimmerian Bosporus) existed in ancient times on the northern coast of the Black Sea (present territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea). The capital of the state was Pantikopey. The state was created in the

Euro-2012 press-centre

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:03:00 GMT

Euro-2012 press-centre will be located in the Globus shopping mall at the Independence square. This was stated by the deputy head of Kyiv City State Administration Oleksandr Puzanov. At a press-conference on Thursday he said that the Kiev City Council

Olvia - ancient Greek colony at the territory of Ukraine

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:27:00 GMT

Olvia was one of the largest cities of the colonies, which were located in ancient times on the Black Sea coast. The Colony was founded by Greek settlers from Minor Asia in the 6th century BC and existed for about 1,000 years until it was destroyed in

Portugal has reserved training bases for Euro 2012

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:34:00 GMT

The national team of Portugal had already reserved training bases in Poland and Ukraine for the time period of Euro 2012. This was after the victory of the Portuguese team in the playoffs for Euro 2012 against the team of Bosnia and Herzegovina informed

The prize money for Euro 2012

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:28:00 GMT

196 million in European currency – this is the exact sum that has been approved as the total prize money for the Euro-2012. This sum is divided in the following way: For the pparticipation in the final tournament (that will take place in Ukraine

Alupka. Crimea

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:22:00 GMT

Alupka in 2011 was considered as the best city on the Crimean coast. This is the city a little further Simeiz. Despite the apparent complexity of intertwining streets, it is easy to navigate the city. Originally Alupka was a small mountain village, which

Student Day in Ukraine

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:43:00 GMT

Student Day in Ukraine, as in many other countries around the world, is celebrated on November 17. The International Students' Day was set on Nov. 17, 1946 at the World Congress of the students, held in Prague in memory of Czech students-patriots. Of

The opening of Chernomorets stadium in Odessa

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:44:00 GMT

In a few days, at the match "Chernomorets" - "Karpaty", Odessa will present a new stadium, which was built in a record time for Ukraine – only 1 year. The cost of the almost total reconstruction was at about $ 300 million that were allocated from

Ghost Valley in the Crimea

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:33:00 GMT

The valley of ghosts is one of the most mystical and mysterious places on the map of the Crimean Autonomous Republic. Located on the top of the Demerdzhi mountain valley, which means "blacksmith" (from turc language). The gore got this name at a time

Euro 2012 draw ceremony in Kiev

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:11:00 GMT

December 2, 2011, in Kiev will be held the draw ceremony for the final of Euro 2012. The draw will take place in the Palace of Ukraine and will begin at 19:00 Kiev time. In UEFA this event is regarded the third-rated after the match-opening Euro 2012

Euro 2012 on TV

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:41:00 GMT

National Television Company of Ukraine (First National TV Channel) and Ukraine Media Group won the tender for the right to broadcast European Championship matches in 2012 in Ukraine. This was informed on Friday, November 4, by Telekritika referring to

Evpatoriya resort in the Crimea

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:13:00 GMT

Evpatoriya resort town has a rich ethnic history. The ancient city was founded by the Greeks in IV BC, and in the XV century, was already a major trading center. For a long time in the city lived the Turks and Crimean Tatars, and made a corresponding

Mertsalov Palm in Donetsk

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:55:00 GMT

Donetsk is the capital of blacksmithing. Here is the "Guild of Blacksmiths of Donbass", that every year conducts various exhibitions and events at which the masters can show their skills. Here was created one of the first masterpieces of the blacksmith's

Forged sculpture park in Donetsk

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:29:00 GMT

Donbass has been famous for its blacksmiths from old times and to our days, the masters of forged art by combining ancient traditions with modern, surprisingly show the subtlety and finesse of their work. Every year, Donetsk holds the festival of "Park

Booking of hotels for Euro 2012

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:40:00 GMT

Today it is very difficult to book a hotel room in Kiev for the Euro-2012. The same situation is observed in Poland. This was mentioned in the publication Segonya.ua. However, according to the newspaper, certain booking sites for this period in Kiev

Slagheap - the card of Donbass

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:04:00 GMT

At the mention of the “Slagheap Ukraine” in all search engines, including Google you accurately receive photos of the Donetsk landscapes. For those who are not familiar with the industry terminology: slagheap (Spoil tip) is a conical mound

Good Angel of Peace in Donetsk

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:24:00 GMT

The monument of Good Angel of Peace in Donetsk was created and erected in the charity project "Good Angel of Peace" which was created in order to renew the great tradition of philanthropy. The composition of the monument is a gold angel on a granite

Hospitality zone in Kiev

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:40:00 GMT

By March 2012 in Kiev will be created a hospitality zone. The creation of such a zone is one of the top requirements of the UEFA. The Information centre Ukraine-2012, quoting the press-service of the NSC Olimpiyskiy, informed that for the Hospitality

Blue Lion in Donetsk

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

The Night Lion (Blue Lion) was created and decorated in the "City of the Lion" (Lviv) at the urban art festival "Parade of Lions." It was presented to Donetsk from Lviv, in 2009. Blue Lion is a pledge of friendship between Eastern and Western Ukraine.

3 days until Lviv Stadium opening

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

3 days remain until the opening of the stadium in Lviv. As early as next Saturday on the 29th of October, 2011, in Lviv will be held the opening ceremony of the new football stadium constructed for the coming year and the next Euro 2012. At the grand

Shakhtar Plaza Hotel was opened in Donetsk

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:41:00 GMT

Vice-Premier-Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Borys Kolesnikov, has opened in Donetsk the renovated for Euro-2012 four-star hotel Shakhtar Plaza. The official said that before renovation this building with itsinfrastructure resembled years of

Emine-Bair-Khosar is one of the most beautiful caves in Europe

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:02:00 GMT

Emine-Bair-Khosar is located in Crimea 15 km from the village of Zarechnoye in the territory of the Crimean Natural Reserve (Ukraine) on the north side of Mount Chatyr Dag on the lower plateau at an altitude of 1000 meters and is one of the most

Ball fountain in Donetsk

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:11:00 GMT

Ball fountain in Donetsk is an unusual fountain, aspires to be listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The material chosen for the monument is granite, because of its strength and resistance to environmental influences. The weight of Ball fountain

Helicopter landing places in Kharkov for Euro 2012

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:15:00 GMT

In Kharkov will build 3 modern helicopter landing places this is a part of Ukraine's program of preparation for Euro 2012. One of the helicopter landing places will be used for an early transportation of members of the UEFA Cup or the participant in the

Lviv Stadium is 86% ready

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:06:00 GMT

According to the words of the Director of construction of Lviv Stadium - the sports complex is completed by 86%. This means that the main stages of stadium construction are over and there are only few month before Lviv stadium will be opened. Today

Miss Ukraine 2011 - Yaroslava Kuryacha

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:01:00 GMT

The beauty of Ukrainian girls and women is known around the world and now can be considered a national treasure. To choose the most beautiful woman, every year in Kiev there is a contest of beauty and grace of "Miss Ukraine". This is a great show, which

The ceremony of the NSC Olympic opening

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:05:00 GMT

08 October 2011 in Kiev was opened the long-awaited stadium of the elite class - NSC Olympic. According to the director: "The completely renovated, ultra-modern Olympic NSC, with a capacity of 70 000 people will be in the near future "the pearl" of all

Tsar Cannon in Donetsk

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:55:00 GMT

Original Tsar Cannon was cast in bronze in the XV century by the Russian master Andrei Chokhov. Gun carriages have been created much later in the XVIII century in St. Petersburg, they were made by the sketch of the architect A BryullovModern Tsar Cannon

Koktebel Beaches

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:11:00 GMT

The central beach of Koktebel is very clean – at first there are large pebbles, and the sand is farther. Of living creatures here are hermit crabs. The bay is pierced by a bisecting-mole pier, from which people jump into the water. The water is

Platini: Ukraine is almost ready for Euro 2012

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:15:00 GMT

“Ukraine is almost ready for Euro 2012”, announced UEFA President Michel Platini on Tuesday in Kharkov. “Ukraine is almost ready for Euro 2012. There are no big problems during preparation to Euro 2012. There are just a lot of little

NSK Olimpiysky opening

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:39:00 GMT

The official opening of NSK Olimpiysky will take place on October 8th, 2011. Shakira is going to sing here at the opening of the Kiev Stadium. It’s planned to sell tickets for the ceremony of opening NSK Olimpiysky on the ticket windows of Kiev

Salt Mines in Ukraine: Soledar

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:28:00 GMT

Soledar salt caves located in Donetsk region. Historians suggest that even before our era people could get this vital mineral by evaporation of salt brine art the Bahmutskiy lakes located on the later Artemovsk site explored deposits of rock salt.

Helicopter landing place in Kanev

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:31:00 GMT

The helicopter landing place with a passenger terminal was opened in Kanev. The terminal has a carrying capacity of 50 passengers per hour. The helicopter landing place is located not far from the Shevchenko National Reserve Area. It allows receiving

Musical fountain in Vinnitsa

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:31:00 GMT

In Vinnitsa were opened Roshen embankment and unique musical fountain that could be compared with the world-known fountain in Dubai according to its technical characteristics. However, the fountain in Dubai is inferior to the fountain in Vinnitsa due to

Mount Mithridates in Kerch

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:24:00 GMT

Above the center of present-day Kerch rises Mount Mithridates.Ascent to the mountain is a good tradition for every tourist and local residents who have returned home. From the observation platform of Mount Mithridates stretches the amazing panorama of

Lviv Stadium opening

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:25:00 GMT

The stadium in Lviv will be opened on October 28th, 2011. The President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovich is going to visit the solemn opening and Brien Adams will sing there. It’s also planned that there will be five thousand people, invited to crowd

Secrets of the Cinderella Cave (Ukraine)

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:39:00 GMT

Cinderella cave is a gypsum cave in the Chernivtsi region of Ukraine. Its length is about 90 km and consists of several levels (not entirely surveyed). Cinderella cave is ranked third among the gypsum caves and eighth among the largest caves in the

Kara-Dag Nature Reserve

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:49:00 GMT

Kara-Dag (Black Mountain) is the main treasure of Koktebel. It is an ancient extinct volcano, which functioned 120-160 million years ago. Its mountain ranges and peaks bear Turkic names: Khoba Tepe (Top with caves), Syuryu-Kai (Spicy rock), gorge Gyaur-Ba

After Euro 2012 Kiev will double the number of tourists

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:15:00 GMT

Head of Kyiv City State Administration Oleksandr Popov suggests that after Euro 2012 in the capital

Ukrainian resort Koktebel (Crimea)

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:49:00 GMT

Koktebel (from Turkic means "land of blue tops") is a small town between the town of Feodosia and Kurortniy. The founder of the local resort was the doctor-ophthalmologist Professor Z. Junge. He bought the land Koktebel Valley, and wanted to turn it into

Megalopolises of Ukraine after Euro 2012

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:58:00 GMT

After Euro 2012 Ukraine will dwell upon the development of the cities with a population over a

Greek St. Trinity Church in Odessa

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:42:00 GMT

Greek St. Trinity Church (Svyato-Troitskaya Church), also known as St. Trinity Cathedral or Troitsky Cathedral, is an Orthodox church of the Odessa Eparchy of the Moscow Patriarchy. Since January 2006 the church was called “Svyato-Troitsky

Monument to The Twelfth Chair in Odessa

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:11:00 GMT

The Monument to The Twelfth Chair in Odessa, devoted to Ilf and Petrov, famous authors of the novel “Twelve Chairs”, is situated in Odessa, in the heart of the city, in the City Garden, on the Deribasovskaya Street. Its solemn opening took

Euro 2012 Souvenirs in Ukraine

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:40:00 GMT

Even in the capital of Ukraine it’s difficult to find souvenirs with symbols of Euro 2012

The Day of Knowledge - 1 September

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:53:00 GMT

1st of September is the holiday of the beginning of the new academic year, primarily for the pupils, students, teachers and professors. Traditionally on this day in the schools there are held the ceremonial events, dedicated to the beginning of the

2011 Flower Exhibition in Kiev

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:46:00 GMT

On August 20th at "Spevuche pole" in Kiev opened a traditional 56 flower exhibition timed to the Independence Day, celebrated on August 24 2011. The slopes of the "Spevuche pole" became decorated with beautiful compositions for the production of which

Small Southern Children’s Railroad in Kharkov

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:10:00 GMT

Small Southern Children’s Railroad in Kharkov is a subdivision of Southern Railroad. Young railroaders undergo their theoretical and practical training and education here. The Children’s Railroad is a narrow gauge railroad and connects the

European Cup tour throughout the Ukrainian cities

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:29:00 GMT

In the spring of 2012 throughout the cities of Ukraine will be held a tour of the European Cup -

Independence Day in Ukraine

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:47:00 GMT

24 August, 1991 Ukraine proclaimed its independence (until it belonged to USSR as the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic). The act of proclamation of independence of Ukraine from August 24, 1991 was approved on Dec. 1, 1991 through the national vote.This

Pushkin Monument in Odessa

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:11:00 GMT

The Monument to the genius of Russian literature Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin is situated on the Primorsky Boulevard of Odessa, in front of the building of the Odessa City Council (City Duma). The poet spent 13 months in this beautiful city. There are

Gorky Park in Kharkov

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:38:00 GMT

Gorky Park is a main park of Kharkov. The park takes up more than 130 ha. The original name of this park from its founding till 1919 was the Nikolaevsky Park or Country Park. In the years of 1920 — 1936 it bore a name of the Utility Park or the

Medical services in Ukraine for foreigners during Euro 2012

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:59:00 GMT

Euro 2012: medical services will cost more expensive for foreigners, than for Ukrainians “For

Children's railway in Zaporozhye

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:25:00 GMT

Children's railway in Zaporozhye - non-formal educational institution, acquainting children with the railway professions. Railway in Zaporozhye - one of the youngest in the Ukraine and the second-longest among the former Soviet Union. The construction

Castle of Richard the Lionheart in Kiev

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:43:00 GMT

The house № 15, called Castle of Richard the Lionheart, is situated between the Andrew's Descent (Andreevsky Spusk), the old Kiev street, and the Vozdyhalnitsa Hill, the historical area, mentioned in Old Russian annals. It’s widely thought that the

UEFA promotional video about Kiev

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:29:00 GMT

UEFA is going to shoot a 30-second video clip about Kiev as a host city of Euro 2012. This video

10 best hotels in Lviv

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:32:00 GMT

On the eve of the European Football Championship Euro 2012 the ancient Ukrainian city of Lviv is completing the final preparations for receiving tourists. Of course, the main focus is made on the hotels infrastructure, as according to preliminary

Ukrainian Railways are going to launch high-speed trains

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:32:00 GMT

The Southern Railways are going to receive high-speed trains until the end of 2011, which will

Monument to Sergey Utochkin in Odessa

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:29:00 GMT

Monument to Sergey Isayevich Utochkin, the famous sportsman, motorcyclist and aviator, the conqueror of “the fifth ocean”, is situated in the heart of Odessa, in the Deribasovskaya Street, in the City Garden at the entrance to the cinema &ldqu

KaZantip 2011 in Ukraine (Z’19)

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:30:00 GMT

KaZantip 19 (Z:19) in Ukraine from the 30th July to the 27th August 2011 31.07 – 1.08: New Year6.08 – 7.08: official opening 20.08 – 21.08: official closing 21.08: a week on the Mars territory for the Great Folk of KaZantip Prices

Zaporizhian Sich at Khortytsia

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:34:00 GMT

Khortytsia Island in Zaporozhye is the largest island on the Dnieper River, it refers to the seven wonders of Ukraine and is a historical monument of the country. The center of the Ukrainian Cossacks, Zaporizhian Sich, was located here in the XVI-XVII

How to buy a ticket for Euro 2012

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:56:00 GMT

Union European Football Association has launched an official ticket resale platform for matches of

The cheap Kiev apartments

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:06:00 GMT

Kiev is not only the capital of Ukraine, but also the developed cultural and business city. Every year the city on the Dnieper is visited by millions of tourists, business people and just visitors. The most important circumstance faced by newcomers is

10 Best Castles and Fortresses of Ukraine

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:40:00 GMT

The memorials of defense architecture in Ukraine – fortresses, castles, fortified churches, town fortifications – are part of Ukraine’s rich historic and cultural heritage. Ukraine has a unique political and geographical location. There

Shevchenko Monument in Kharkov

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:33:00 GMT

The Monument to Taras Grigorievich Shevchenko, perpetuates the name of the great Ukrainian poet, writer, painter, thinker and kobzar. The monument is located in the city centre in the Shevchenko Garden in the central alley and is one of the most

Z-Games 2011 in Ukraine

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:17:00 GMT

Z-Games 2011 is the biggest sport-music festival in Wester Europe. Z-Games 2011 sporting contests of extreme sports started in Ukraine on July, the 17th (Kazantip cape, 28km from Eupatoria, Crimea). The project Z-Games symbolizes rebirth of Kazantip&rs

Video clip in 3D-format for Euro 2012

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:21:00 GMT

Kiev is going to shoot an advertising video clip in 3D-format for Euro 2012. The Kiev City State

Orange Monument in Odessa

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:08:00 GMT

The Monument to Orange, is a bronze monument, situated in the Shvanetsky Boulevard. The monument is devoted to one of the historical events, to 3000 fresh oranges, which have been donated the Russian emperor Paul I and have been brought from an Odessa&rsq

Euro 2012 Fan Zone in Kiev

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:30:00 GMT

Fan Zone for Euro 2012 is planned to be built in the Kiev centre. Kievans will be able to see

Taras Shevchenko University in Kiev

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:57:00 GMT

The Kiev National University named after Taras Shevchenko is the oldest university on the territory

Monument to Leonid Utesov in Odessa

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:45:00 GMT

Monument to Leonid Utesov, the famous Odessan performer and artist, stands in the heart of Odessa in the City Garden, located in the Deribasovskaya Street, the central street of the city. Its solemn opening took place on September 2nd , 2000 and was

Vladimirskaya Hill in Kiev

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:22:00 GMT

The Park Vladimirskaya Hill (Vladimirskaya Gorka) is justly one of the most beautiful parks on the Kiev’s territory. The Park was founded in the middle of the 19th century: there is the Memorial to Prince Vladimir, the Kiev’s symbol, who made

UEFA is going to launch a new ticket resale service for matches of Euro 2012

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:27:00 GMT

Earlier Union European Football Association has promised to launch a ticket resale platform for

10 Best Hotels in Odessa

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:38:00 GMT

We bring to your notice Top-10 best hotels of Odessa in 2011. The top list was formed by the Odessa Ukraine Hotel Reservation System. Over 5000 tourists took part in the polling. The hotels were evaluated in 5 positions: quality of hotel rooms, hotel

The railway station square in Kharkov

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:15:00 GMT

The foundation of the railway station square was arranged to opening the railway “Kursk – Kharkov – Azov” at the end of the sixties of the 20th century. There was initially at this place, named earlier Arkhieriskaya Levada, a

Shevchenko Garden in Kharkov

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:59:00 GMT

Shevchenko Garden is situated in the Kharkov’s centre and is a city park. It was founded in the years 1804 – 1805 by Vasily Nazarovich Karazin, the famous founder of the Kharkov University. The Garden was initially laid out in the virgin oak

Kharkov’s preparation for Euro 2012

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:03:00 GMT

The main problems of Kharkov’s preparation for the European Football Championship. Airport:

Glinka Concert Hall in Zaporozhye

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:45:00 GMT

Glinka Zaporozhzhye Regional Philharmonic Concert Hall is located in Zaporizhye. Philharmonic Hall was built in the 50-ies of XX century and is situated in the heart of the city, leaving the facade on the main avenue. In front the Philharmonics is the

Donetsk’s preparation for Euro 2012

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:18:00 GMT

The main problems of Donetsk’s preparation for the European Football Championship. Airport:

Midsummer celebration (Celebration of Ivan Kupala Day)

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:07:00 GMT

Midsummer (Ivan Kupala in Ukraine) is known since in ancient times among the Slavs as a celebration of the Sun, leaving the summer and green meadow. People belted with girdles of flowers, put on wreaths of grass. They danced odes, sang songs. Old men

Lviv’s preparation for Euro 2012

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:04:00 GMT

The main problems of Lviv’s preparation for the European Football Championship. Airport: a

Karl Marx Prospect in Dnepropetrovsk

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:11:00 GMT

The Karl Marx Prospect is the main administrative, cultural and commercial artery of the city. It is 5 kilometres long; the greater part of the Prospect is faced with paving-stones and the street forms a straight line with two boulevards and tram rails

Kiev’s preparation for Euro 2012

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:47:00 GMT

The main problems of Kiev’s preparation for the European Football Championship.

The main problems in Ukraine’s preparation for Euro 2012

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:59:00 GMT

“The roadways and cheap hotels are the main Ukraine’s problems in preparation for a

Day of Constitution of Ukraine

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:18:00 GMT

June 28, 1996 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a new Constitution of Ukraine - the first Constitution of the independent Ukrainian state.Deputies worked on the project, remaining in the session hall the whole night since 27th to 28th June.

Alley of love in Dnepropetrovsk

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:25:00 GMT

On September 13th, during the feast of the 227th birthday of the city, an “Alley of love”, located on the Stolyarova street in Dnepropetrovsk was opened. And it immediately became one of the symbols of the city. Originally, this place was

Zaporozhye oak

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:50:00 GMT

Zaporozhye Oak, whose age reaches 700 years, is located in the village of Upper Khortytsya. According to legend, it was under this oak that Cossacks wrote the world-famous letter to the Turkish sultan. The oak-tree is the oldest and largest in the city:

Adam Mickiewicz Monument in Lviv

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:07:00 GMT

The Adam Mickiewicz Monument, also called the Adam Mickiewicz Column, is situated in the centre of Lviv in the Adam Mickiewicz Square and is a historic and cultural sightseeing place of the city. The solemn opening of the column took place on

UEFA starts selecting volunteers for Euro 2012

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:28:00 GMT

On Wednesday, June 15, Kiev starts selecting volunteers for the European football championship 2012.

Clock of love in Zaporozhye

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:53:00 GMT

Grand opening of the "Clock of lovers", located in the Zaporozhye region on Shevchenko Boulevard, occurred in 2003. True, the original intention of the then Mayor Alexander Polyakov was such that these hours would be the "urban Courant", for which they

Circus in Dnepropetrovsk

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:36:00 GMT

Dnepropetrovsk Circus was founded in the late XIX century. It was called Katerynoslav circus (the old name of Dnepropetrovsk is Yekaterinoslav). The circus was given the building that existed until 1929, built by the architect J. Truzzi. 1932 started

Alley of love in Zaporozhye

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:32:00 GMT

Alley of love in Zaporozhye was opened on August 8, near Kommunarskogo RAPA. This day was a landmloark for 22 couples who formalized their relationship this day. Decorations were a few colored sculptures of Vladimir Gulicha, a well known Zaporozhye

Kiev began a countdown before the start of EURO 2012

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:20:00 GMT

Exactly one year before the start of EURO 2012, June 8, 07.00 p.m., Kiev began to count the days

The celebration of the Holy Trinity in Ukraine

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:59:00 GMT

Trinity - Sunday, the 50th day after Easter, the holiday in honor of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Bible says that on this day the apostles found grace of the Holy Spirit.In Ukraine, the Holy Trinity is celebrated for three days. The first day is

Bench of love and tree of happiness in Dnepropetrovsk

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:24:00 GMT

On the eve of celebrations to commemorate the Day of Dnepropetrovsk, on the promenade named after Lenin near the pedestrian bridge at the monastery island was installed a bench and tree of happy lovers made by local blacksmiths. This original artwork

NSK Olimpiysky has got its own logotype

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:45:00 GMT

On Thursday, April 28th, the National Sports Complex NSK Olimpiysky, the main arena of Euro 2012,

National University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:20:00 GMT

National University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy is one of the oldest higher educational establishments of Ukraine. It was founded in 1615, closed 1817, reopened in 1819 and finally revived only in 1992. During its rich history the University was named school,

Mother's Day in Ukraine

Fri, 06 May 2011 05:23:00 GMT

May 08 2011 Mother's Day in Ukraine In many countries Mother's Day is celebrated on May 13. In Ukraine this day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in accordance with Presidential Decree of May 10, 1999 № 489/99. The history of the holiday is as

Hyperboloid water tower in Nikolaev

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:37:00 GMT

The remarkable water tower has splendored on the top of the beautiful Spassky Hill (this is one of the highest places in Nikolaev) for more than a hundred years. It has the status of a monument of culture and history. The feature of the tower is its

Stone Babas in Dnepropetrovsk

Sun, 01 May 2011 08:57:00 GMT

"Stone Babas" is a collection of the ancient stone sculptures in Dnepropetrovsk Historical Museum. The number of exhibits is more than 80. This figure far exceeds the number of exhibits of other collections in Ukraine. The sculptures strike not only with

Alexander Church in Kiev

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:07:00 GMT

Alexander Church, located near the Independence Square and Khreshchatyk, is not only the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Kiev, but also the main Catholic Temple of this city. It was named after Tsar Alexander I, who ordered to build the church. The

1 May: Labour Day

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:51:00 GMT

May 1, 1886 American workers organized a strike demanding an 8-hour workday. The strike and the accompanying demonstration ended in violent clashes with police.In July 1889 Paris Congress of II International, in memory of the workers in Chicago, decided

By the end of 2011 Ukraine will be completely ready for Euro 2012

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:10:00 GMT

According to the Deputy Prime Minister of Infrastructure Borys Kolesnikov, by the end of this year

Dnepropetrovsk Lenin Embankment

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:22:00 GMT

Dnepropetrovsk embankment of Lenin lies in the heart of the city and stretches along the right bank of the Dnieper River for more than 23 kilometers. It is especially beautiful between Merefo-Kherson Bridge and Amur Bridge, located in her heart of the

Monument to Vorontsov in Odessa

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:47:00 GMT

After the death of Mikhail Semenovich Vorontsov the Count M.D. Tolstoy has made an offer to open the monument to His Serene Highness. The idea was endorsed by the Emperor Alexander II, who first made a donation of his personal funds for the erection of

NSC Olympic logo will be selected through online voting

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:13:00 GMT

On Thursday, 21 April 2011, was launched the online voting for the best logo of the main arena of

Museum of Shipbuilding and Fleet in Nikolaev

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:43:00 GMT

This is only Museum of shipbuilding and fleet on the territory of Ukraine. The full exposition of the museum is located in 12 halls and has about three thousand different exhibits. One can see here the models of container ships and ore carriers,

Market Square in Lviv

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:25:00 GMT

Market Square is the central square in the city and belongs to the characteristic phenomena of medieval architecture. The square was formed as a center of Lviv after the King of Poland Casimir the Great conquered the city. In the late XIX - early XX

The lottery of tickets for Euro 2012 is launched in In Nyon, Switzerland

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:03:00 GMT

April 19, 2011, the UEFA has started a lottery to determine the lucky fans who will be eligible to

How much is the Euro 2012 in Ukraine

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:57:00 GMT

The Cabinet of Ministers to reduce the total projected cost of Ukraine's preparations for Euro 2012

7 photos of best pysanka designs

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:16:00 GMT

7 photos of best Pysanka Designs. Pysanka is Ukrainian Eastern egg painted in a diffent colors. It's hard to find two similar pysanka because all of them are painted manually and each design brings its own sense. A lot of interesting Ukrainian

How much is the reconstruction of the NSK Olympic stadium?

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:31:00 GMT

The cost of reconstruction of the Olympic Stadium rose again. Reconstruction of existing and new

How many viewers will see Euro 2012

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:45:00 GMT

Euro 2012, the organizers expect the tournament will be seen by one billion fans around the world.

Babi Yar in Kiev

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:08:00 GMT

Babi Yar is the tract in the northwest of Kiev, which became famous as the place of mass execution of Soviet prisoners of war and civilians, mostly Jews and Gypsies, during the Great Patriotic War. Having decoyed Soviet citizens in the Babi Yar, the

Memorial-tourist complex “Scythian Camp”

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:48:00 GMT

Memorial-tourist complex “Scythian Camp” is one of the most interesting places on the Khortytsia Island in Zaporozhye. Once on the island there were located 129 barrows, the oldest of which were created in the III-II centuries BC. These

Fans will get another chance to buy tickets for Euro 2012

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:29:00 GMT

Fans who were unable to book tickets for the European Championship matches, which will be held in

Welcome to Ukraine Video

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:13:00 GMT

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Pysanky. Ukrainian Easter eggs

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:20:00 GMT

Ukrainians prepare for Easter with fasting and prayers, and a few days before the holiday they bake Easter cakes called paskha to have them blessed in church. They also paint Easter eggs. Painted Ukrainian Easter eggs are called krashanky or pysanky.

National Opera of Ukraine

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:30:00 GMT

National Opera of Ukraine, which was formerly named the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine named after Taras Shevchenko, is located in the center of Kiev and was established in 1867, immediately winning the title of one of the best in

Celebrating Easter in Ukraine

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:23:00 GMT

April 24 Orthodox easter in Ukraine 2011 Easter is the most important Orthodox holiday of Ukraine. This is the celebration of the God’s Resurrection - Velykden in Ukrainian, is celebrated every first week after the spring equinox and full moon.

Memorial complex of Glory in Kharkov

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:30:00 GMT

In Kharkov, in the Forest Park in 1977 there was opened a beautiful and majestic memorial complex. The Complex of Glory immortalized the immortal and unforgettable feat of Soviet citizens in the fight against the Nazi invaders. The place for the memorial

Stadiums of Euro 2012 will only have non-alcoholic beer

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:42:00 GMT

During the European Football Championship in 2012 at the stadiums will be sold only non-alcoholic

Yacht club in Nikolaev

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:33:00 GMT

The oldest yacht club on the territory of Ukraine was founded in Nikolaev in 1887 on the site of Spassky Tract (today Sport Street, 7). The yacht club is more than hundred years old, and its history is directly related to the names of those people, whose

Klovsky Palace in Kiev

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 06:59:00 GMT

Klovsky Palace was built in 1756 in baroque style. The palace was originally intended to accommodate members of the royal family during their visit to Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, although it was never used as intended. The royalty preferred to stay in the

Officers' Assembly in Nikolaev

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:12:00 GMT

Officers' Assembly is the current house of fleet officers. It’s located on Artillery Street, 7. The two-storey building was completely built in the XIX century on the orders of Admiral Alexis Greig. He was the chief commander of the Black Sea

Constitution Square in Kharkov

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:49:00 GMT

Constitution Square in Kharkov is the central and the oldest square in the city, which was founded in 1659 simultaneously with the erection of the Kharkov prison. The Constitution Square has changed a lot of names for more than 3 centuries of its

The Chapel of Boim family in Lviv

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:25:00 GMT

The Chapel of Boim family in Lviv is a famous architectural monument of the city. It was built in the years 1609-1617 (in another version in the years 1609-1615) and served as a tomb for the Boim, the famous merchant family. Initially the territory of

Monument "Sorrowful Mother" in Zaporozhye

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:41:00 GMT

Monument "Sorrowful Mother" in Zaporozhye was opened in 1975. The author of this project was the famous Soviet sculptor Vladimir Dubinin. The memorial is dedicated to the memory of dead soldiers and officers of the Soviet Army, who died during World War

Art Gallery in Poltava

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Art Gallery in Poltava is well known due to the fact, as it is considered one of the most significant in Ukraine. The huge showroom with a large area about 550 square meters provides an opportunity to deploy a large wide-ranging exhibition. The technical

Seaport Buildings in Odessa

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:48:00 GMT

The architects of the seaport buildings, the largest and most modern in Ukraine based on the new pier in 1968, were V. Golovin and V. Kremlyakov. The seaport buildings are located under the Primorsky Boulevard from which there go the Potemkin Stairs and

April Fool's Day in Odessa. 1st of April The Day of Humor in Odessa

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:01:00 GMT

The 1st of April (April Fool's Day)– this day doesn’t belong to any holiday or significant date but one can refer it to the international one because of its popularity in Russia, Ukraine, Germany, England, France, on the Scandinavian

Shevchenko Drama Theatre in Kharkov

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:41:00 GMT

Kharkov State Academic Ukrainian Drama Theatre named after Shevchenko was founded in 1934 on the basis of the shattered theater “Berezil”. In 1935 the again based theater was named after T.G. Shevchenko, and in 1947 it received the honorary

Armenian Cathedral in Lviv

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:58:00 GMT

Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a historical and cultural monument, located in Lviv on the Armenian Street, 7-13. The ensemble of the temple is located in the historic district of the city, in the place, earlier settled

Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (House of Organ and Chamber Music) in Kiev

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:12:00 GMT

Nicholas Church is the Roman Catholic Church of St. Nicholas, which has been used as the house of organ and chamber music since 1980. The building of the church began in 1899 and there were used many innovative technologies. For example, the foundation

The Euro 2012 fans can drive the Royal Road

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:10:00 GMT

Before the start of the football championship Euro 2012 Ukraine plans to join the European project "

The best projects to Euro 2012

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:49:00 GMT

The list of top projects of the Euro 2012, which will be commissioned before the end of 2011: NSC "O

Ukrainian police will begin training for Euro 2012 in April

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:45:00 GMT

The staff of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine will start an internship program UEFA in April

Dnepropetrovsk light and music fountain "White Swan"

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:33:00 GMT

Dnepropetrovsk light and music fountain "White Swan" is the main adorning of the Lenin Embankment and the hallmark of the city. It’s installed in the water of the river Dnieper, in front of the hotel "Dnepropetrovsk". The grand opening of the light

Pushkin Street in Odessa

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:52:00 GMT

The Pushkin Street appeared on the map of Odessa city in 1827, although the street acquired its final name on June 25, 1880. The street is famous and named due to the fact that the Great Russian writer and poet, Alexander Pushkin, has lived and worked

Yanukovych signed the law on organization and holding of Euro 2012

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:03:00 GMT

President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych has signed a law on the organization and holding of Euro

Lent in Orthodox Christianity

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:03:00 GMT

Lent is the most important and longest fast in Christianity. The main purpose of fasting is the preparation for Easter. Lent is a reminder of the forty-day fasting of the Savior (Jesus Christ) in the desert, and it introduces the faithful in Holy Week,

National Bank of Ukraine

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT

National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is the central bank of Ukraine and it was created when the country became the independent state. The Ukrainian Constitution governs all actions of the NBU, which are as follows: implementation of a monopoly to issue

Ukrainian policemen to become voice translators for Euro 2012

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:41:00 GMT

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine decided to purchase about a thousand voice interpreters

Ukrposhta offers 50 services to Euro guests

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:35:00 GMT

The Ukrainian state post service (Ukrposhta) is to offer about 50 services to the guests of Euro

Assumption Church in Lviv

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:28:00 GMT

Assumption Church in Lviv is one of the architectural monuments of Renaissance XVI-XVII centuries. The architectural ensemble is situated on the Podvalnaya Street, 9, and is surrounded with the Orthodox community of the city, because the Assumption

Celebration of Pancake Day (Maslenitsa) in Ukraine

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:41:00 GMT

Places to celebrate Pancake Week 2011 in Kiev The last week before the Great Fast coincided with pagan holiday of seeing off the winter and meeting of the spring, which was celebrated by all people of Europe in the pre-Christian period. The east Slavs

Places to celebrate Pancake Week in Kiev

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:46:00 GMT

When else can one with impunity burn effigies on fire, eat pancakes with red caviar and valiantly jump through high fire? Of course, during the Pancake week – the week of farewell to the harsh winter. The real farewell to winter should be

The Euro 2012 Resort Litvinovka Entertainment

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:37:00 GMT

The state program of preparation to Euro 2012 includes the resort Litvinovka Entertainment, which

Sumskaya Street in Kharkov

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:35:00 GMT

Sumskaya Street, named Karl Liebknecht Street from 1924 to 1941, is the main street of Kharkov. It connects the Constitution Square with Gorky Park and Forest Park and then turns in the Belgorod Highway. The part of the street from Theatre Square to

800 thousand guests to visit Kiev at Euro 2012

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:15:00 GMT

During Euro 2012, Kiev will be visited by almost 800 thousand foreign guests. This was reported by

City Botanical Garden in Zaporozhye

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:25:00 GMT

City Botanical Garden in Zaporozhye is located on the site of the former dump. In pre-revolutionary period there was the farm for deaf children on this place, and during the Second World War the soldiers hid their tanks there. After the victory over Nazi

20 fashion designers to create uniform for Euro 2012

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:48:00 GMT

About 20 young fashion designers are to create clothes in style of Euro 2012, which will be

Cyril Church in Kiev

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:01:00 GMT

Cyril Church is one of the oldest temples with six cupolas. It was built in the early XII century on the outskirts of the city. The main cathedral of the Cyril monastery was intended as a tomb for Olgovichi. At the end of XII century in this sacred place

Ukrainian to Get the First Euro 2012 Ticket

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:56:00 GMT

The European Football Union announced about the holding of the promo actions in drawing tickets,

Day of Fatherland Defender in Ukraine

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:35:00 GMT

It was considered that on February 23, 1918 the Red Guards have won their first victory near Pskov and Narva over the regular troops of Imperial Germany. These first victories became the "birthday of the Red Army."In 1922 this date was officially

Video. The narrow-gauge railway in Skolivshchyna, Carpathian Mountains

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:14:00 GMT

Video. The narrow-gauge railway in Skolivshchyna, Carpathian Mountains. The railway is already restored and offers the magnificent tours enjoying the marvelous landscapes of Carpathians.

Florovsky Monastery in Kiev

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:47:00 GMT

Ascension Florovsky Monastery in Kiev, founded at the beginning of XVI century (the name of the founder remains unknown), is not only the functioning monastery, but also the historical monument. According to some data it was built at the end of the XV

Kiev to build 1.7 thousand hotel rooms

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:54:00 GMT

In Kiev to Euro 2012 there are to be built 9 Hotels with the capacity 1697 rooms. 4 Hotels of them

Cascade. Cascade stairs in Kharkov

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:59:00 GMT

Kharkov Cascade stairs or Cascade is located in the western part of the city park named after T.G. Shevchenko. It’s the name of the fountain, which was donated to the city for the celebration of its 300 anniversary in 1954. Why the cascade has the

In Kiev to create the Tourist Police

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:05:00 GMT

In Kiev for Euro 2012 there will appear the Tourist Police.This was reported by the deputy of the

The building of the Presidential Administration in Kiev

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:48:00 GMT

The majestic building that raises in Pechersk over Lipki, on Bankova Street, 11, was built in 1939 for the staff of the Kiev military district. It is the monument of Kiev culture and architecture. The building project was created by the famous Kharkov

Video. Sevastopol - the city of sailors

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:27:00 GMT

Video. Sevastopol is the largest maritime trade port and in the same time it is an industrial, recreational, cultural and historical center of the southern Ukraine.

This year to finish all main objects of Euro 2012

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:04:00 GMT

In 2011 there will be finished the building of the main objects Euro 2012. This was reported by the

Mother-in-law’s Bridge (Teshchin Bridge) in Odessa

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:20:00 GMT

Mother-in-law’s Bridge is a large pedestrian bridge in Odessa. It was built in 1969, made by architect Vladimirsky. The bridge passes over the Military Descent and connects Primorsky Boulevard with M. Zhvanetsky Boulevard. Initially the project was

Czech two-storied trains to launch in spring 2012 in Ukraine

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:37:00 GMT

The Czech company Skoda Vagonka of the Plzen Group Skoda Transportation is ready to supply Ukraine

Kharkov to surprise Euro Guests with Fan-Zone and “Disneyland”

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:29:00 GMT

Kharkov is to surprise the guests of Euro with the enormous fan-zone and entertainment park –

Intercession Cathedral in Kharkov

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:45:00 GMT

Cathedral of the Intercession of Holy Virgin or Intercession Cathedral is located in Kharkov on the University Street, 8, and is the parish church in Kharkov Diocese of Ukrainian Orthodox Church, built in the name of Intercession of Holy Virgin.

Celebrating of the St. Valentine’s Day in Ukraine

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:10:00 GMT

14 of February in Ukraine as also in many other countries is the Day of St. Valentine and all beloved. In this day is supposed to present gifts and cards in the shape of hearts to the people you love. This holiday came to Ukraine recently, and became

10 best hotels in Kiev. The most luxurious hotels in the capital of Ukraine

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:19:00 GMT

The best hotels in Kiev. 5 Star Hotels in Kiev. Kiev luxury hotels 1. Premier Palace Hotel Kiev Premier Palace Hotel Kiev is located in a historic building in the heart of Kiev, surrounded by famous historical sights. The only historical hotel, which

Shopping center "Most" in Dnepropetrovsk

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:33:00 GMT

Shopping center "Most" in Dnepropetrovsk, better known as Most City Center, is a huge complex with a unique concept. It combines the center of business life of the city, shopping-entertainment complex and residential apartments. It is located on the main

Video. Chernigov Ringing of Church Bells. Ukraine

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:20:00 GMT

Video. Chernigov Ringing of Church Bells. Ukraine

Monument “To Sailor's Wife” in Odessa

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:38:00 GMT

September 2, 2002, within the celebration of the day of the city, there was opened the monument “To Sailor’s Wife” in Odessa Sea Port. The monument depicts a woman standing on the balcony floor, holding a baby in her arms and gazing

The host cities Euro became sister cities

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 06:27:00 GMT

Kharkov and Warsaw became sister cities. The secretary of Kharkov City Council Alexander Novak has

Kiev to see the flower mascots Euro?

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:41:00 GMT

It’s planned to stylize the flower clock on the Independence Square in Kiev as Euro 2012

Luxury apartments in Kiev

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Kiev is beautiful and ancient city. Choosing apartments for your stay in Kiev is just the beginning of pleasant emotions and adventures, and you want everything to be just like you planned. The main choice falls on hotels that offer high quality service

In Kiev to build 3 Bridges for Euro 2012

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:13:00 GMT

The both way traffic on Darnitsky Bridge in Kiev will be opened in March; the modernizing of Metro

The Dwelling Complex "Towers" in Dnepropetrovsk

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:40:00 GMT

The dwelling complex "Towers" is located in Dnepropetrovsk on the Dzerzhinsky Street. These two twenty-eight-meter twin towers are the part of the ensemble “Krutogorny”, which is located on the bank of the Dnieper, in one of the most

Arch Bridge in Zaporozhye

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:10:00 GMT

The construction of the bridge across the Dnieper River was caused by the reconstruction of Dnieper Hydropower in 1969-1980. The main task of the bridge was to unload the dam and Preobrazhensky Bridges of the constantly increasing traffic flow. The idea

Agenda to Euro 2012 in Donetsk

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:10:00 GMT

Donetsk introduced the calendar of events (agenda), which to be held within the preparation to

Cheap Hotels in Kiev

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:35:00 GMT

If you are going to visit Kiev on business or as a tourist, you will surely face the problem of finding housing. People coming to Kiev on a business trip prefer economy class hotels. Their choice is quite reasonable: the prices of expensive luxury rooms

Another Three Friends of Euro-2012

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:16:00 GMT

In Ukraine there were presented the new friends of the tournament in the date of 500 days before

Video. Zarvanytsia - church in Ternopil region in Ukraine

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:52:00 GMT

Video. Zarvanytsia is a small village in the Ternopil Region of Ukraine. The village is known for its miracle-working icon of the Mother of God (dated back to 1240) which is the primary pilgrimage destination among the shrines of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

In Lviv to celebrate 500 days before Euro 2012

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:14:00 GMT

In Lviv, on Tuesday, 25th of January, there will be the celebration of 500 days before the

Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lviv

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:46:00 GMT

Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was placed in the middle of the square in Lviv in 1862 and it decorated this place until 1950. The Countess Severin Badeni financed the placing of this church monument; the sculptor was I. Hauptmann. The very square was

Intercession Cathedral in Zaporozhye

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:10:00 GMT

The first church, which was located on the site of today's Intercession Cathedral, was built in 1778. It was mostly of wood, so it was decided to dismantle it and build a new temple on this sacred place. On May 5, 1886 at the former site of the

Fountains in Donetsk are restored

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:37:00 GMT

It’s planned to reconstruct 2 fountains in Donetsk for Euro 2012. The objects are located in

Ekaterinoslavsky Boulevard in Dnepropetrovsk

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:21:00 GMT

In September 2004, in Dnepropetrovsk on the Ispolkomovskaya Street there was held the grand opening of Ekaterinoslavsky Boulevard, which was at once unofficially named the “New Arbat”. In the first days of its existence the citizens

Olimpiyskiy to open 2011 at Independence Day

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT

The major arena of Ukraine for Euro 2012, NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kiev, is to be opened in the day of

Video. The Day of Dnepropetrovsk

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:46:00 GMT

Video. The Day of Dnepropetrovsk. The anniversary of the beautiful city Dnepropetrovsk in Ukraine

Epiphany in Ukraine

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:27:00 GMT

Epiphany is celebrated on 19th of January - this is one of the most important Christian holidays. On this day John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. Jesus Christ came to him from Galilee. When John saw him, he recognized Messiah and at

Museum of the police in Kharkov

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:33:00 GMT

Museum of the police in Kharkov is one of the most interesting places to visit, because it offers a rather extensive exposition for tourists, which was collected over a fairly long period of existence of the museum. The uniqueness of the Kharkov police

The single season ticket acting in 4 cities of Euro

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:04:00 GMT

The single season ticket, which is planned to be launched for the public transport during Euro 2012,

City Council in Odessa

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 09:21:00 GMT

The building of the Odessa City Council (City Duma), the previous place of Stock Exchange, is one of the most beautiful buildings in Odessa. City Council is situated on the Primorsky Boulevard. In front of it there is a small square with a monument to

UEFA to public Euro 2012 ticket prices on 1st March

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:18:00 GMT

On the 1st of March of this year UEFA is to announce the information about the cost of tickets to

Lenin Prospect in Zaporozhye

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:44:00 GMT

Prospect of Lenin is the main street in Zaporozhye, which connects the main administrative districts of the city and is situated along the Dnieper River. The length of the street is 10.8 km and this prospect is believed to be the longest on the territory

Video. Fountain near the Lviv Opera Theater

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:56:00 GMT

Video. Fountain near the Lviv Opera Theater

The symbol of Donetsk is the red Brilliant

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:27:00 GMT

Donetsk has received its symbol and motto for Euro 2012.In the coordinating center for Euro 2012 in

Church of John the Baptist in Lviv

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:07:00 GMT

Church of John the Baptist is one of the oldest architectural monuments of Lviv. It is located at

Video. Lviv in the night. Beautiful night street with bright colors

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:11:00 GMT

Video. Lviv in the night. Beautiful night street with bright colors

Speed Tram in Lviv to Euro 2012

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:16:00 GMT

It’s planned to launch the speed tram in Lviv to Euro 2012. This was reported by the head of

Monument to Catherine II in Odessa

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:01:00 GMT

Monument to Catherine the Great and her companions - the founders of Odessa - de Ribas, de Volan, Zubov and Potemkin rises at Ekaterininskaya Square in Odessa. It was erected in 1900, but 20 years later, in 1920, dismantled. The restoration of the

Monument to Daniel of Galicia in Lviv

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:59:00 GMT

Monument to Prince Daniel of Galicia was opened on one of the oldest squares of the city of Lviv, Galician Square, October 26, 2001. This solemn event was timed to celebration of the 800th birthday of the king-founder of Lviv.Daniel of Galicia was born

Video. Metalist Stadium Euro 2012 in Kharkov

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:04:00 GMT

Video. Regional Sports Complex Metalist. Kharkov stadium Euro 2012.

Odessa Holy Assumption Monastery

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:45:00 GMT

The history of the origin of Odessa Holy Assumption Monastery is associated with the name of Metropolitan of Kiev and Galicia, Gabriel. In 1814 he founded the bishop's courtyard on the lands, which were donated by the Moldavian nobleman Alexander Teutul.

Christmas celebration in Ukraine

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:16:00 GMT

In Ukraine, the Christmas holidays begin since 2nd of January. Prior to Christmas in the Ukraine, people try to complete almost all important work. As usual, the hostess thoroughly cleans the house, covers the new tablecloth, tries to make new clothes

Video. New Year in Kiev

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:21:00 GMT

Video. New Year in Kiev. The celebration of the coming 2010 in Kiev on the Independence Square.

Lviv High Schools to sign the agreement to accommodate the fans of Euro

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:02:00 GMT

Lviv high schools are to sign the contract with the agency of accommodation of Euro 2012 fans,

17 charter flights from Kiev to Donetsk for Euro 2012

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:53:00 GMT

The charter flights will deliver guests to the semifinal Euro 2012 from Kiev to Donetsk. There are

Kodak Fortress near Dnepropetrovsk

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:32:00 GMT

Kodak fortress is a Polish fortress and is located on the right bank of the Dnieper River in one an a half kilometer from Dnepropetrovsk in the village of “Stari Kodaky”. The name of the fortress in Turkic language means "settlement on the

Church of St. Nicholas in Zaporozhye

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:34:00 GMT

Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas is located in Zaporozhye, in Khortytsky district, at the Yubileyny Prospect, 1a. The funds allocated for the construction of the temple were given by the director of commercial and industrial

Lviv to launch the web site of the Euro 2012 city

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:04:00 GMT

It’s planned to launch the web site of the host city Euro 2012 in Lviv. The web resource is

New Year in Odessa

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:46:00 GMT

New Year in Odessa is a unique opportunity to have a heartily entertainment near the New Year Tree on the Duma Square, to experience the unique flavor of Odessa, to meet Odessa and its cheerful people.Let's start with the most notable places of the city,

Euro 2012 advertised in Hamburg

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:04:00 GMT

The delegation of thirteen representatives of the Ukrainian host cities of Euro 2012 visited

New Year in Lviv

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:03:00 GMT

New Year is coming up and the question “where this holiday to celebrate” becomes more and more important! Lviv is the beautiful historic city with many sights, architectural monuments and just remarkable places. To celebrate the New Year in

Ternopol Castles to get the passports for Euro 2012

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:55:00 GMT

The ancient fortifications – Ternopol castles and fortresses, which are more than 30 ones,

Best Ways to Celebrate New Year in Kiev

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:17:00 GMT

New Year is approaching, the time of wishes and fairy tales. And everyone wants to celebrate New Year in a special way, but how? This question is raised by many those, who are tired of the usual celebration of the greatest festival in the world. New Year

New Year celebration in Ukraine

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:14:00 GMT

New Year - is the only Slavic feast which is celebrated at the state level in Ukraine. Celebrating New Year in Ukraine combines the most joyful feelings associated with peace, love and understanding. This holiday in Ukraine is associated with new

Church of St. Archangel Michael in Lviv

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:17:00 GMT

Church of St. Archangel Michael is located in Lviv, on Vinnichenko Street 22, and is a Greek-Catholic Church. The buildings of the temple and monastery were built in the middle of XVII century, but in the next centuries, their architecture and interior

Botanical Garden of Dnepropetrovsk National University

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:59:00 GMT

The idea to create the botanical garden dates back to pre-revolutionary Dnepropetrovsk. The place to create it was chosen in the southwest of Sobornaya Mountain (Cathedral Mountain), in the steppe near the City Dachas. In 1910 the city officials granted

St. Andrew's Church in Kiev

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:50:00 GMT

One of the famous sights in Kiev is St. Andrew's Church, built by order of Empress Catherine in honor of the Apostle Andrew. It was erected in 1754 by the architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. According to legend, the mountain, on which the cathedral is

Euro 2012: Three New Subway Stations in Kiev

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:54:00 GMT

The premier minister of Ukraine, Nikolai Azarov, is to participate in the opening of the part of

Aerial ropeway in Kharkov

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:48:00 GMT

The aerial ropeway in Kharkov is a walking and transport system, which links the Sumskaya Street near the cinema "Park" with Pavlovo Pole (Paul's Field), passing through Gorky Park and Sarzhin Yar.The aerial ropeway was commissioned in 1971. When its

Video. Dnieper Hydropower Plant in Zaporozhye

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:26:00 GMT

Video. Dnieper Hydropower Plant in Zaporozhye. The plant is a part of Ukrhydroenergo JSV, and on the basis of its energy there was the building of the industrial complex in Zaporozhye, including aluminum smelting and steel manufacturing.

Church of St. Nicholas in Dnepropetrovsk

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:37:00 GMT

St. Nicholas Church appeared due to the existence of the Dnepropetrovsk plant, where 90% of employers were Poles, who were in the Roman Catholic community. The former director of the plant, Ignatius Yasyukovich, decided to build a church. However, taking

Euro 2012: Lviv Hospitals to get the Info Navigation

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:29:00 GMT

The hospitals and other medical establishments in Lviv are to be equipped with the navigation

Greek Square in Odessa

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:51:00 GMT

Greek Square is located in the very heart of Odessa and adjacent to Deribasovskaya Street. This square is the largest and central in the city. It has the shape of the oblong rectangle and is paved with the granite tile. There are several flower beds, two

See You in Ukraine. Introducing video for Euro 2012

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:30:00 GMT

Video. The video, created by the Crimean girl Ksenia Simonova, will meet the guests of Euro 2012 in Ukraine

There are almost 100 tourist routes for the Euro 2012 guests

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:58:00 GMT

There have been developed 97 tourist routes for the guests of the European football championship in

Assumption Cathedral in Kharkov

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:56:00 GMT

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Assumption Cathedral, is the oldest Orthodox Church in Kharkov, erected in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The cathedral is located in the heart of the city on

Black House in Lviv

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:31:00 GMT

Black House (Black Kamenica) is located in Lviv, at Market Square, 4. The building is the architectural monument of the XVI-XVII centuries and has no analogues not only in Lviv, but also throughout Europe.The building of Black House was erected in 1577

Euro 2012: Shevchenko gives up with Football after Euro

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:52:00 GMT

The captain of FC “Dynamo” Kiev and Ukrainian National Team Andrei Shevchenko is not

Dnieper Hydropower Plant in Zaporozhye

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:21:00 GMT

Dnieper hydropower plant is located in Zaporozhye. Its location is lower the flooded rapids of Dnieper River. The plant is a part of Ukrhydroenergo JSV, and on the basis of its energy there was the building of the industrial complex in Zaporozhye,

French Boulevard in Odessa

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:38:00 GMT

Video. French Boulevard and the city center of Odessa

Colonnade of the Vorontsov Palace

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:12:00 GMT

The majestic colonnade, located on the amazing beauty step socle in front of the Vorontsov Palace at the Primorsky Boulevard at the edge of the ledge, emphasizes the idea of austerity and majesty, which reigned in times of the influence of the Empire

Annunciation Cathedral in Kharkov

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:19:00 GMT

Cathedral of the Annunciation of Mother of God or the Annunciation Cathedral is located in Kharkov, on the Karl Marx Square, 1, and is the cathedral of the Kharkov Diocese of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate.The first church in the name

Contest “Little Animal of Euro 2012”

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:32:00 GMT

There are also more than 50 works by 20 authors in the Information Center “Ukraine-2012”

7 myths about Chernobyl

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:10:00 GMT

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is one of the largest anthropogenic disasters in human history. It caused a lot of losses in different areas of life. There are still an incredible amount of myths and fantasies about the accident.Lets

Children's Book for Euro 2012

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:49:00 GMT

The friend of Euro 2012, Ukrainian poet and publisher Ivan Malkovich is to create the book for

St. George’s Cathedral

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:50:00 GMT

St. George’s Cathedral is the main Greco-Catholic cathedral in Lviv, the main sanctuary of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. It is located on the St. George Square, 5. On the territory of the temple there has been a residence of the Metropolitan

Kharkov Opera and Ballet Theatre

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:38:00 GMT

Kharkov National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after N. Lysenko is the first Ukrainian steady-state opera house, where performances are put on the Ukrainian, Russian, French and Italian.The organization of the theater dates back to 1925 as the

Video. Mascots Euro 2012 in Ukraine-Poland

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:54:00 GMT

Video. Promotional video about mascots Euro 2012 in Ukraine-Poland

Euro 2012: The Unified Network of Surveillance in Kiev for Euro 2012

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:44:00 GMT

The law enforcement officers plan to install dozens of surveillance cameras and connect them to the

Preobrazhensky Bridges in Zaporozhye

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:30:00 GMT

Construction of new bridges in Zaporozhye across the Dnieper River began in 1949. The author of the projects of the bridges was the famous Moscow engineer B.N. Preobrazhensky, in whose honour the bridges were named.The project of the bridge across the

Svityaz Lake in Ukraine

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:14:00 GMT

Svityaz Lake (Volyn region) is the largest and, at the same time, the deepest lake of natural origin in Ukraine. Svityaz looks like the sea, but not only for its size. In windy weather, the waves here reach a half meter height.Lake Svityaz is of karstic

Mascots of Euro 2012 - in Ukraine!

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:58:00 GMT

Euro 2012 Mascots began their journey in Ukraine with the ancient city of Lviv. The presentation

Monument to Duke de Richelieu in Odessa

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Monument to Duke de Richelieu, located in Odessa on the Primorsky Boulevard, is a bronze statue of a full-length dedicated to Armand Emmanuel du Plessis, Duke de Richelieu, who made a solid contribution to the development of the city. The monument is

Chersonesos Taurica (Khersones) in Crimea

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:55:00 GMT

Chersonesos Taurica (Khersones) is a city founded by Greek colonists, more than two and a half thousand years ago in south-western Crimea. At the moment, its ruins are among the most outstanding sights of Sevastopol.The word "Chersonese" is usually

Video. Freedom Square in Kharkov

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:18:00 GMT

Video. Freedom Square in Kharkov. The central square of the city, the sixth-largest square in Europe and the twelfth in the world

Dniester Canyon

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Dniester Canyon is a Landscape Reserve, an outstanding natural monument, the winner of the All-Ukrainian competition "Seven Wonders of Ukraine" in 2008. It is located on the territory of Vinnitsa, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil and Khmelnitsky regions.Here

Castle in Kamenets-Podolsky

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:39:00 GMT

It’s impossible to imagine Kamenets-Podolsky without the famous old castle - a unique defense structure of XI-XVII centuries, built on a rocky headland near the narrow isthmus, through which there led a long main road to the Old Town. The stone

Promo-Video of Euro 2012 in Ukraine. Switch on Ukraine

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:44:00 GMT

Video. Promo-Video of Euro 2012 in Ukraine. Switch on Ukraine

Natural Park "Podilski Tovtry"

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:55:00 GMT

Tovtry are the remnants of the coastal reefs, located along the ancient shoreline. There are no analogues in the world, but there are rocky ridges in the UK and USA similar in the geological structures. Tovtry are a local name for the rocky arched ridge,

Euro 2012: There were presented Mascots of Euro 2012

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:17:00 GMT

In Warsaw there were presented two players twins - Symbols of European Football Championship, which

Granite-Steppe Pobuzhye in Ukraine

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:03:00 GMT

The regional landscape park “Granite-Steppe Pobuzhye”, located near the town of Yuzhnoukrainsk in Nikolaev region, is a real gem for tourists. Southern Bug River valley is duly considered one of the "pearls" of Ukraine. The especially

Video. National Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Kiev

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:19:00 GMT

Video. National Museum of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 and monument Mother Motherland in Kiev.

View to Kiev from Mother Motherland

Marble Cave in Crimea

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:48:00 GMT

Marble Cave is located seven kilometers from Alushta in Crimea, on the plateau of Chartyr Dag at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. Marble Cave is formed of marble limestone. It had been creating for hundreds thousands years. This is a true

Dnepropetrovsk International Airport

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:18:00 GMT

Dnepropetrovsk Airport is located 15 kilometers from the city center near the village “Starye Kodaki”. 27 December 1993 the Cabinet of Ministers granted it the status of the International Airport, now the airport is among the leading airports

Euro 2012: Guests of the Euro – to the Ukrainian Rural Tourism

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:39:00 GMT

The owners of the green estates in Ukraine have put the task to take into account the needs and

Freedom Square in Kharkov

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:37:00 GMT

Freedom Square in Kharkov is the central square of the city, the sixth-largest square in Europe and the twelfth in the world. Since its inception and until 1996 the square had the name of Dzerzhinsky, during the Great Patriotic War, in 1942 the German

Euro 2012: To Euro-2012 in Kiev is to build Disneyland

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:38:00 GMT

The construction of the analog of "Disneyland" is scheduled to launch in early 2011 in Hydropark,

Dnepropetrovsk Subway

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:33:00 GMT

Dnepropetrovsk Subway was solemnly opened on 29 December 1995 and is the first subway in the former

Euro 2012: Sunflower - the Logo of Ukraine for Euro-2012

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:24:00 GMT

The new symbol of the country was presented on 4 November in the press center Ukraine-2012 by the

The Gun on Primorsky Boulevard

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Monument “The Gun on Primorsky Boulevard” is dedicated to the successful repelling of an attack on Odessa during the Crimean War. The grand opening of the monument took place in 1904. In 1854, during the Crimean War, Odessa had been

20 Inspiring Bird's Eye Views of Kiev

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:12:00 GMT

I’d like to tell you about the Mother Motherland, but rather about how I saw Kiev bird's eye view. There is a memorial complex in Kiev “National Museum of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945”, it consists of various exposures, the

Euro 2012: Ukrainian National Team with Hairdo “pid Oseledets” for Euro 2012

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:45:00 GMT

Ukrainian hairdressers are going to introduce a new hairstyle during the Euro 2012. They want the

Church on the Komsomol Island in Dnepropetrovsk

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 06:50:00 GMT

Komsomol Island is the most romantic and attractive place in the city of Dnepropetrovsk. This place is associated with legends and incredible stories. It is believed that Saint Andrew reached this place, preaching teachings of Christ. Originally the

Museum of the Ancient Navigation in Zaporozhye

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:15:00 GMT

Opening of the Museum of Ancient Navigation and Shipbuilding is planned for 2012. Museum will be located between the new bridge crossings and the old bridge Preobrazhenskiy in Zaporozhye. Although at present the museum has not yet been founded, the

Video. View on Kiev and Dnieper from Paton Bridge

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:05:00 GMT

Video. View on Kiev and Dnieper from Paton Bridge

Euro 2012: Euro-Buses in Lviv on a Route

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:48:00 GMT

From 29 October there runs the bus with the logo of Euro 2012 and the emblem of the host city of

20 Most Unusual Attractions and Entertainment for the Fans in Ukraine during Euro 2012

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:33:00 GMT

Where can fans take a break from football? We have chosen the most unusual places and entertainment in our four cities of Euro 2012. From this list, we excluded such famous objects as Kievo-Pecherska Lavra, House with Chimeras, or Lviv Market Square.

House of Organ and Chamber Music in Dnepropetrovsk

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:12:00 GMT

One of the attractions of Dnepropetrovsk is House of Organ and Chamber Music, located in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, monument of architecture of the XX century, former Bryansk Cathedral, built in 1915. House of Organ and Chamber

Wall-House in Odessa

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:55:00 GMT

Architectural structure with the name of “wall-house” is a unique building. At first glance one can think that this is the most common dwelling house, but from one side it looks entirely different. There is a visual illusion: it seems that

Fan Tournaments to Help Volunteers Prepare for Euro 2012

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:25:00 GMT

The following year, in each of the Ukrainian host cities of Euro 2012 there are scheduled the

Park of Glory (Pechersk) in Kiev

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:17:00 GMT

The Park of Eternal Glory, located in the Pechersk district of Kiev, more than 50 years ago was called the Anosov Garden. Now on its territory there is a memorial complex “Park of Eternal Glory to the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War”, in

(Gun) Powder Tower in Lviv

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:12:00 GMT

The construction of the Powder Tower, located in Lviv, dates back 1554-1556 years. The tower belongs to the monuments of military and defense architecture that existed during the Renaissance. Powder Tower was of great importance in the fortification of

Video. Prospect of Freedom. Lviv

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:16:00 GMT

Video. Prospect of Freedom. The central street of Lviv, one of the most beautiful and most prestigious streets in the city, center of business and cultural life - all this can be said about the Prospect of Freedom

St. Panteleimon Cathedral in Odessa

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:51:00 GMT

For the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Odessa there was given the official permission by Synod for the construction of Athos town church, and already on May 9, 1893 it was founded the construction of the temple. It had lasted only for three

Musical fountain in Zaporozhye

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:36:00 GMT

Musical fountain in Zaporozhye is one of the biggest in the city. Residents and visitors of the city like it so much, so that it became the peculiar visiting card of Zaporozhye. This fountain can work in color-music mode, and the most wonderful view of

Monument to the founders of Kiev

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:08:00 GMT

According to the “Primary Chronicle” by Nestor the Chronicler, as well as other Russian chronicles, dated XI-XII centuries, the contemporary city of Kiev was founded by three brothers - Kyi, Schek, Khoryv and their sister Lybid. The newly

Euro 2012: New Director of the NSC "Olimpiyskiy"

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:39:00 GMT

October 21, 2010 according to the order of the National Agency for the preparation and holding in

Transfiguration Cathedral in Dnepropetrovsk

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:34:00 GMT

Transfiguration Cathedral (Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral) can rightly be called one of the most beautiful architectural structures of classicism. Currently, it is the central temple of Dnepropetrovsk Diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the

Academic Theatre of Russian Drama by Lesya Ukrainka

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:06:00 GMT

National Academic Theatre of Russian Drama named after Lesya Ukrainka is located in Kiev, in the building of the former theater Bergognie in the very heart of Kiev - in the center of the historic part of the city, on the corner of two old streets (Bogdan

Video. Ancient city of Mukachevo

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:05:00 GMT

Video. Ancient city of Mukachevo in Ukraine. The city with old castles and historical monuments is situated in Zakarpattya region

Speed Tram in Kiev

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:25:00 GMT

In the capital of Ukraine, city of Kiev, there was held a long-awaited event – there was finally launched the speed tram. The launch date was transferred thrice. The very reconstruction has lasted for 3 years, though it supposed to be finished in

Ukrainian police of the host cities for Euro 2012 are trained in Poland

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:56:00 GMT

Ukrainian policemen of the host cities Euro-2012 will be training for a week in police high school

City Arsenal in Lviv

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:39:00 GMT

City Arsenal was built in Lviv in 1554-1556 years as a fortification. After the fire in 1571 the building was almost completely destroyed, so in 1574-1575 years there was built a new building that has survived up to nowadays. The very building is built

Euro 2012: The first renewed speed tram line is opened in the capital!

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:47:00 GMT

On October 16, in Kiev, there was opened the first stage of the renewed speed tram line from the

Bridge of Paton in Kiev

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:10:00 GMT

Bridge named after E.O. Paton, which is pedestrian, automobile and tram until 2004, longer than 1.5 km (the length of the bridge is more than Khreshchatyk Street) was opened in the middle of XX century, in 1953. Being the part of the small circular

The courses “We the hosts of Euro 2012”

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:03:00 GMT

In the secondary schools of Kiev, Donetsk, Lviv and Kharkov regions there was introduced the

Prospect of Freedom in Lviv

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:43:00 GMT

The central street of Lviv, one of the most beautiful and most prestigious streets in the city, center of business and cultural life - all this can be said about the Prospect of Freedom. Architecture of the street is a mixture of different styles:

Monument to Prince Vladimir in Kiev

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:47:00 GMT

Monument to Prince Vladimir, also known as the Monument to Vladimir the Great, is located in the park "Vladimir Hill" (Vladimirskaya Gorka) and is one of the oldest sculptural monuments of Kiev and the symbol of this city. The first mention of the

Video. Mikhail Square in Kiev

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:18:00 GMT

Video. Mikhail Square in Kiev. Large square in the beautiful and historical center of Kiev

Buriak and Shovkovsky - New Friends Euro 2012

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:17:00 GMT

Local Organizing Committee for Euro-2012 Ukraine called the two other friends of Euro-2012. They

People’s Friendship Monument in Kiev

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:33:00 GMT

The opening of the Friendship Monument, devoted to the reunification of Ukraine and Russia, was held in Khreshchatyi Park in 1982 and was dedicated to the sixtieth anniversary of the Soviet Union and the celebration of the 1500th anniversary of Kiev. The

Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre of S.A. Krushelnytska

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:32:00 GMT

Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre of S.A. Krushelnytska is also known as Lviv National Academic Theatre

Video. Pochaiv Lavra. Ternopil region

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:25:00 GMT

Video. Pochaiv Lavra. Ternopil region. The second important cathedral complex in Ukraine

Odessa Zoo

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:54:00 GMT

Odessa Zoo, which met the first visitors in 1938, is located in the center of the city, near the famous Odessa market “Privoz”. The idea of creating a zoo first appeared in 1889, but the embodiment of this idea has not happened. In 1914

Video. Botanical garden in Kiev. Ukraine

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:31:00 GMT

Video. Botanical garden in Kiev. Ukraine

Draw ceremony of Euro 2012 final part will be held on 2 December, 2011

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:22:00 GMT

The draw ceremony of Euro 2012 matches will be held by UEFA in Kiev on December 2, 2011. This was

Monument to Taras Shevchenko

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:10:00 GMT

Monument to Taras Shevchenko in Lviv appeared recently. The ceremonial opening took place on 24 August 1992 and was timed to celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. The official decision to build the monument was

The catalog of training centers for Euro 2012

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:55:00 GMT

In Kiev in the House of Football there were represented 38 training centers for teams participating

Vorontsov Palace in Odessa

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:53:00 GMT

Vorontsov Palace, located in Odessa on the Primorsky Boulevard, is the monument of architecture of the early XIX century. It was built on the edge of the seaside hill, on the place of the former Turkish fortress Hadzhibey in 1827 by architect F.K. Baffo

Lychakiv Cemetery

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:35:00 GMT

Lychakiv Cemetery is not only one of the oldest cemeteries on the territory of modern Ukraine, but also historical and Memorial Museum-Reserve (this title was conferred the cemetery in 1991) located in the historical area of Lviv, Lychakiv. The date of

Dominican Monastery and Cathedral in Lviv

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:54:00 GMT

Dominican Cathedral and Monastery is one of the most important and beautiful architectural monuments in Lviv, built in Baroque style. It is located at Museum Sq., 1. The temple is known as the Temple of the Holy Eucharist since in 1990 it was turned over

Euro 2012: The next stage of reconstruction of NSC "Olimpiyskiy" is finished

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:29:00 GMT

The next stage of reconstruction of NSC "Olimpiyskiy" is finished. Builders installed the latest of

Passages of Odessa

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:01:00 GMT

The word “passage” means “roofed gallery with a number of stores which have access to the parallel streets”. At the beginning of last century there were about a dozen passages in Odessa, nowadays most of them are no longer valid.

Barrow of Union of Lublin in Lviv

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:14:00 GMT

Barrow in honor of 300 anniversary of the Union of Lublin was created in Lviv, on the place where up to XIX century there was located the High Castle. The idea of creating of such a monument belonged to the President of the Parliament of Austria-Hungary

Video. Fontain in Odessa

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:12:00 GMT

Video. Fontain in Odessa. Singing fontain in the City Garden in Odessa.

Museum of the Great Patriotic War (Mother-Motherland)

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:46:00 GMT

The National Museum of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 is the memorial complex, which is located in Kiev on the right bank of the Dnieper on the outskirts of Pechersk. Museum of the Great Patriotic War was opened on 9 May 1981, the ceremony was

Euro 2012: Talisman of the tournament Euro 2012 is to become twin football players

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:43:00 GMT

Talisman of the tournament Euro 2012 is to become twin football players - Polish and Ukrainian.

Bernardine Church and Monastery in Lviv

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:35:00 GMT

Bernardine Church and Monastery is one of the historical and architectural monuments in Lviv,

Euro 2012: The works on stadium construction in Lviv are continued

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:48:00 GMT

On the construction of the stadium in Lviv for Euro 2012 there are accomplished works on water and

Video. Khreshchatyk is the main street of Kiev

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:20:00 GMT

Video. Khreshchatyk is the main street of Kiev with the length of more than 1 km. Street crosses the main square of Kiev - Independence Square, known in Ukraine as Maidan Nezalezhnosti.

Exhibition of Dinosaurs in Kiev

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:30:00 GMT

From September 10 in Pechersky Landscape Park at the Singing Field there is held the exhibition "World of Dinosaurs", where one can see more than 50 exhibits of dinosaurs, recreated in full size on the latest scientific advances.This exhibition is an

City Garden in Odessa

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:04:00 GMT

City Garden in Odessa is located in the heart of the city, on the Deribasovskaya Street. It was founded by the brothers de Ribas in 1803 and completely gratuitously presented to the city. From 2006 to 2007, the City Garden was under restoration. The

Monument to Bohdan Khmelnitsky in Kiev

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:51:00 GMT

Monument to great Ukrainian political leader Bohdan Khmelnitsky is located on the Sofia Square and is one of the symbols of Kiev and monument of culture and architecture of the XIX century. The history of the monument is very interesting and unusual:

Euro 2012: Slogan "Kiev-2012. Europe - no borders, football - Unlimited!"

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:49:00 GMT

Slogan "Kiev-2012. Europe - no borders, football - Unlimited!" won the competition for the best

Odessa Cathedral. Odessa Transfiguration Church

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:24:00 GMT

Odessa Cathedral, aka Odessa Transfiguration Church, is the largest Orthodox Church in Odessa, laid down in 1794, consecrated in 1808, destroyed in 1936, re-consecrated after the restoration in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2010. Orthodox Cathedral is located in

Vladimir Cathedral in Kiev

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The main temple of Ukrainian Orthodox Church, St. Vladimir's Cathedral has different and interesting history of construction and extraordinary interior. It is located on the Boulevard of Taras Shevchenko, and annually attracts millions of tourists and

Euro 2012: Registering of people, who are interested in purchasing tickets for Euro 2012

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:01:00 GMT

On the official website of the European Football Union begins the process of registering of people,

Odessa Catacombs

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:35:00 GMT

Odessa Catacombs is a network of underground tunnels and labyrinths, located near Odessa. Most of them are the former stone quarries, where was produced the building stone, limestone, used for construction of urban buildings. According to recent data,

Kiev Subway

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:48:00 GMT

The date of foundation of the Kiev Subway is 1916. However the preliminary works began only in 1938 that had been temporarily suspended due to the beginning of the Great Patriotic War and continued after its end. Subway crosses all 10 districts of the

Euro 2012: Vitali and Vladimir Klitschko will become Friends of Euro 2012

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 05:50:00 GMT

September 14, 2010 there will be held the solemn presentation of the new Friends of Euro 2012 at

Odessa port

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:56:00 GMT

Odessa sea port is located on the Black Sea coast in the Gulf of Odessa. It is a major trading port of international importance; it has one of the largest passenger terminals in Europe and is regarded as the main cruise port in Ukraine. Port includes

Euro 2012: Opening of the National Sports Complex "Olimpiyskiy" is scheduled for late June 2011

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:43:00 GMT

The main football arena Euro 2012 will be opened without football. Opening of the National Sports

Botanical gardens in Kiev

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:19:00 GMT

Nowadays Kiev is one of the greenest cities in the world. This honorary title was achieved due to

Deribasovskaya Street in Odessa

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:21:00 GMT

Deribasovskaya Street is one of the main streets of Odessa as well as the attraction of the city.

National Philharmonic in Kiev

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:08:00 GMT

National Philharmonic of Ukraine is located in the capital, city-hero of Kiev. Initially the National Philharmonic was located in Kharkov, the former capital of Ukraine. After the proclamation of Kiev as the capital of the State, Philharmonic moved to

St. Michael Golden-Domed Monastery in Kiev

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:48:00 GMT

St. Michael Golden-Domed Monastery in Kiev, one of the oldest monasteries, attracts tourists with its history, architecture and rich decoration. The name "Golden-Domed" comes from ancient times: historians believe that such an epithet of the monastery

Euro 2012:The first unofficial information portal for volunteers

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:11:00 GMT

September 1 there was launched the first unofficial information portal volunteers2012.org.ua, which

Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:23:00 GMT

The building of the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre is one of the greatest architectural monuments of Ukraine and one of the most beautiful theaters in the world. Opera is a real jewel of Odessa, which worthy enters the list of the Seven Wonders of

Khreshchatyk and Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Khreshchatyk is the main street of Kiev with the length of more than 1 km. The street starts from the European Square, and ends – at Bessarabska Square. The history of the street can be divided into two parts: before the XIX century and after.

Askold's Grave

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:04:00 GMT

Askold's Grave is situated in the park on the right bank of the Dnieper in the burial place of Prince Askold. According to legend, the princes Askold and Dir were killed in this place, but the body of Dir, in contrast to Askold, was buried not in the

Talisman Euro 2012 will be presented for 2 weeks

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:06:00 GMT

The official talisman of the European Football Championships in 2012 will be presented November 16.

Promotional campaign "Friends of Euro 2012"

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:50:00 GMT

Local organizing committees of the host cities Euro 2012 will identify 100 people from Ukraine and

National reserve "Castles of Ternopol"

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:29:00 GMT

Video. National reserve "Castles of Ternopol"

Alexander Avenue in Odessa

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:27:00 GMT

Alexander Avenue (Alexander Prospect) is one of the central streets of Odessa. However the avenue is not a popular place for walking, it has a very interesting history and there are a large number of monuments.Alexander Avenue is a long street with lots

House of weeping widow in Kiev

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:14:00 GMT

On the Lutheran street in Kiev there is situated the incredible building - house number 23. This manor was built by E. Bradtman in Art Nouveau style in 1907 due to order of the Poltava merchant Sergei Arshavskiy.On its facade above the windows there are

2010 Flower Exhibition in Kiev

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:35:00 GMT

55th Anniversary Exhibition of Flowers in Kiev 2010 "The River of vishivanka". All 10 districts of the capital presented before the Kievans floral displays for each of which were used more than 100 thousand flowers. All visitors have the

Church of St. Peter and Paul in Lviv

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:07:00 GMT

Jesuit Church of St. Peter and Paul is located on the Theatre Street and is considered one of the first monuments of Baroque architecture in Lviv.In 1610, the Jesuits (members of the monastic order of the Roman Catholic Church) began its construction. It

Potemkin Stairs in Odessa

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:52:00 GMT

Potemkin Stairs are the famous stairs in Odessa, connecting the center of the city with the port and seaport buildings. They were named in honor of the masterpiece of world cinema, the movie "Battleship Potemkin". In 2007 Potemkin Stairs were recognized

The Assumption (Dormition) of Virgin Mary

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:24:00 GMT

Assumption (Dormition) is one of the twelve great church holidays; it’s celebrated on August 28.The history of the Orthodox Church feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is follows. After the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Virgin Mary

12 Strongmen will compete for the title of the most powerful man in Ukraine. Watch online!

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:48:00 GMT

Broadcast of the tournament starts August 28 at 13:00. 12 strongmen will compete for the title of the most powerful man in Ukraine on Saturday. The tournament "The strongest man in Ukraine", which will be held on August 28

Alexandria Park in Belaya Tserkov

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:53:00 GMT

Video. Alexandria Park in Belaya Tserkov

Andrew's Descent in Kiev

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:49:00 GMT

In every city there is an old street, in whose lives there are inextricably united reality and history, fantasy and reality. This living history in Kiev is Andrew's Descent. The name of the street is associated with the presence of the Apostle Andrew in

Myron Markevich leaves the post of head coach

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:31:00 GMT

Myron Markevich decided to leave the post of head coach of national team of Ukraine. This statement

1st International Balloon Festival online broadcast

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:20:00 GMT

1st International Balloon Festival “Air Adventures – 2010” will be held this year from 24 to 29 August in Vasilkov area not far from Kiev. The site UA-traveling will online broadcast the International Balloon Festival from 24 to 28

Lviv High Castle

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:15:00 GMT

The Park “High Castle”, located almost in the center of Lviv, rises majestically above the city. From the highest point, at the altitude of 413 meters above sea level, where is the observation point, there is a breathtaking panorama of the

Mariyinsky Palace in Kiev. Ukraine

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:05:00 GMT

Throughout its 250-year history, the Mariyinsky Palace experienced blossoming, landscaping, desolation, reconstruction, forgetfulness and fame. The daughter of Peter I, Empress Elizabeth, who was surprised of the beauty of Kiev, had chosen the place for

Video. Dniester

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:56:00 GMT

Video. Dniester is the second largest river in Ukraine, with the length of 1352 km within Ukraine. The most beautiful and interesting part of the Dniester is Dniester Canyon.

Euro 2012 Talisman will be created in the Warner Brothers

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:31:00 GMT

The presentation of the talisman of European Football Championship 2012 will be held in November

Video. Dnepropetrovsk. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:13:00 GMT

Video. Dnepropetrovsk. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the 20th century and till nowadays Dnepropetrovsk is the important center of the metallurgy industry und machine building, aerospace industry and rocket production.