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From Balzac to ConradJanuary 22, 2010 – 2:32 pm
The poetic and tranquil land of Zhytomyr region seems to hide from the rest of the world behind its forests and lakes. Such peacefulness promotes writing and thinking, and perhaps this is why it has inspired so many writers who gave rise to works of world significance. Two such writers are Honoré de Balzac and Joseph Conrad Coral DragonDecember 1, 2009 – 9:13 am
Many countries boast beautiful mountains, and Ukraine is no exception. Besides the Carpathians and the peaks of Southern Crimea, there is a unique mountain range in Ukraine that takes a deserved place among Ukraine’s seven natural wonders: the Podilski Tovtry. These picturesque mountains of organic, not tectonic origin are a petrified coral reef from a sea that no longer exists. In fact, nothing similar can be found anywhere else in the world! Svitiaz LakeNovember 12, 2009 – 4:05 pm
Natural wonders are not necessarily high summits or endless underground labyrinths. Volyn region in north-western Ukraine presents its own small and comfortable wonder in the depths of Svitiaz Lake. Chosen as one of Ukraine’s seven natural wonders, the lake’s blue waters hide other reasons for its fame: Svitiaz is the deepest, largest and one of the clearest lake in Ukraine Steppe WonderOctober 16, 2009 – 10:53 am
When in July 2009 web surfers across the planet voted for a new set of seven world wonders, Ukrainians supported their own candidate: the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve, located in southern Kherson region. Even though their choice did not make the final list, it took a dignified 14th place among all national parks, forests and natural reserves worldwide. Among Europe’s national parks, this unique piece of undisturbed steppe ranked number five! Underground KingdomJune 30, 2009 – 1:58 pm
Crimea is a great summer destination: sunny mountainous landscapes, the seaside promenade in Yalta, the invigorating Black Sea, well-preserved castles and palaces and more. Have you seen these sights already? Looking for an alternative to the bustling tourist spots and beaches? Here is an idea: cave-exploring! Just 17 km from Yalta on the way to Simferopol, near the village of Marmurove (“Marble”), lies the plateau called Chatyr-Dag. At 918 metres above sea level, this spot leads to an amazing netherworld. Welcome to the Marble Cave! Wonders of BalaklavaJune 2, 2009 – 11:54 am
For six days the sea was playing with a ship, throwing it up and down on its waves. On the seventh day the elements had enough of playing and threw it away, like a boring toy, to the numerous gates of the City of Laistrygones from Homer’s “Odyssey”. That is how the first epic hero entered Balaklava Bay. And that is how Balaklava entered the pages of world classics The Dnister CanyonMay 26, 2009 – 12:40 pm
The Dnister Canyon, one of the largest (250 km) and most beautiful in Europe, is the list of Ukraine’s natural wonders for good reasons. This wonder-canyon goes through the territories of the Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Chernivtsi and Khmelnytsky regions, draws tourists by its picturesque steep walls and numerous attractions. And all this come with a pleasant bonus: legends about countless treasures well hidden in the canyon’s walls Gogoliada 2009March 5, 2009 – 9:14 am
The first of April 2009 is the day when the world celebrates two centuries of literature by Nikolai Gogol, author of the famous The Inspector-General, Taras Bulba, Dead Souls, and Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka. He was an ingenious yet enigmatic figure. Gogol was a constant resident of a mystical world, deprived of peace of mind. His characters – blacksmith Vakula, Cossack Taras Bulba, landowner Chichikov and petty clerk Hlestakov, have all become incarnations of human flaws and virtues, immortalising their creator. Stone Graves, orchids amid GraniteMarch 5, 2009 – 9:01 am
“This is the place where history comes to life”, a phrase acquires a new meaning here, in an area of 400 hectares called the Stone Graves nature reserve. The history of this place, perched on the edge of the grassland steppe between the Donetsk and Zaporozhye regions, goes back not decades, not even centuries but millions of years Synevyr - the Carpathian Sea EyeFebruary 3, 2009 – 3:23 pm
Last year, Ukraine elected its own seven natural wonders: nature reserves, canyons, bays, caves and lakes. Today, we introduce one of them. It is located in the Carpathian Mountains, so beautiful in all seasons. What kind of wonder is it, you might ask. The “Sea Eye” of the Carpathians: Synevyr, a picturesque lake that lies 989 metres above sea level. A kind of place that seems created for those in love |
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