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This overview will give you a glimpse of the sights of Kiev, Ukraine.
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The Matthias Family > You can see how great the vegetables look.  They are wonderfully fresh and taste delicious!  One of the many wonderful things about summer in Kiev.
The Matthias Family > St. Volodymir's Cathedral, named after the founder of Christianity iin Ukraine.
The Matthias Family > Saint Andrew's Church, built between 1747 and 1753, has been fully restored and is open to the public as an historical architectural museum.
The Matthias Family > Independence Square, which became a focus of the world during the recent elections of the "Orange Revolution."  Tens of thousands of Ukrainians camped here in protest of the fraudulent elections and the subsequent run-off elections.
The Matthias Family > Regardless of the weather, these women brave the elements daily in order to sell a few fruits or vegetables, hoping to earn enough to make it through the month.
The Matthias Family > A view of the nearby portion of the city.
The Matthias Family > I especially like this shot, showing the old Ukraine, with the orthodox church in the foreground, and the new Kiev, with its urban sprawl in the background
The Matthias Family > This is the Kiev Ballet and Operahouse.  It is located downtown and we celebrated Corrie Mae's 6th birthday by taking her to see Tchaikovsky's ballet, Swan Lake.
The Matthias Family > On the grounds of the gardens is an orthodox church.  We visited inside, which was just as beautiful as the outside.  We were not permitted to take pictures however.
You can see how great the vegetables look. They are wonderfully fresh and taste delicious! One of the many wonderful things about summer in Kiev.
 > You can see how great the vegetables look.  They are wonderfully fresh and taste delicious!  One of the many wonderful things about summer in Kiev.
You can see how great the vegetables look. They are wonderfully fresh and taste delicious! One of the many wonderful things about summer in Kiev.
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