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St Sophia Cathedral, Kiev © Wikipedia

St Sophia Cathedral

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

Caves Monastery, Kiev © Wikipedia/Alexander Noskin

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

Statue of the Motherland, Kiev

Great Patriotic War Museum

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