Leonid Chernovetsky, the eccentric mayor of Ukraine’s capital city, has recently decided to cancel a proposed plan to build a hotel on the site of the notorious 1941 Babi Yar massacre. [More]

In Odessa you can find the well-known, 192 step Potemkinsky Ladder. Prince Vorontsov presented it to his wife Elizabeth and paid about 800 thousand roubles, which was considered big money in the early 1800s.  During the Soviet period, the steps were renamed in honour of revolt on a battleship... [More]

Exactly 220 years ago, the city of Nikolaev was established. Nikolaev was founded in 1789 by Duke Grigory Potemkin on the peninsula at the confluence of Ingul and the Southern Bug as a naval and a ship city. Modern Nikolaev is a big industrial, business, political and cultural center of South of U... [More]

This past weekend, the city of Saratov celebrated its 419th anniversary, a holiday enjoyed by all who participated!    Saratov was founded on July 12th, 1590, situated midway between the fortresses Samara and Tsaritsyn, at the request of count Grigory Zasekin.  In the winter of 16... [More]

Medzhybizh Castle, located in the small town of Medzhybizh, is a prominent attraction you must visit during your trip to Ukraine.  The castle was constructed between the Bug and Buzhok rivers, replacing an older wooden fortress which was destroyed in 1255.  It was rebuilt in the 16th cen... [More]

Moscow’s Red Square will play host to the Heads of State and military bands from 9 countries during their International Military Music Festival from September 5th – 10th.  Military bands from Russia, Britain, China, Israel, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, Finland and France are schedule... [More]

Every year on August 24th, Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day! This year marks the 18th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.   The history of Ukraine originated with the creation of the state of Kiev in the 9th century. After the decline of this state’s formation and disi... [More]