Dating back to the 11th century, the exquisite green- and
gold-domed St Sophia Cathedral was an important centre for Soviet
Rus. It has been damaged and repaired over the years, and today is
a blend of architectural styles from nine different centuries.
Perhaps one... see full details
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (Caves Monastery)
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (the Caves Monastery) is a fascinating
living piece of history dating back to 1051. The Venerable Anthony,
a devout monk, settled in a cave on the western bank of the Dnieper
River. He was soon joined by his followers and their... see full details
Dominated by the enormous, towering statue of the Motherland
(looking like the sword-wielding sister of the Statue Of Liberty)
above it, the Great Patriotic War Museum houses a fascinating
collection of World War II artefacts in a Soviet-built building.
Decommissioned tanks sit outside the... see full details