Ukraine - From north to south

Exploring the country from Kiev and Chernobyl down to Odessa by the Black Sea.

  • Gold on green

    Gold on green

    The cathedral is supposedly inspired by Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which may not be apparent from the exterior but much more on the inside. The first foundation was laid in 1037.

    [Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev]

  • To arms

    To arms

    [Underpass in Kiev]

  • I dream in color

    I dream in color

    [House in Kiev]

  • Grab your loot

    Grab your loot

    [Odessa]

  • Big Mama

    Big Mama

    The 62 meter statue towers over southern Kiev.

    [Rodina Mat in Kiev]

  • Catch it if you can

    Catch it if you can

    One small step for man, one giant leap for baby stroller. This is the location of the unforgettable scene in Battleship Potemkin from 1925.

    [Potemkin stairs in Odessa]

  • None shall pass

    None shall pass

    Unlike the more well-known namesake in San Francisco, this was also called the Great Gate and used as Triumphal Arch until being sacked by the Mongolian horde in 1240.

    [Golden Gate in Kiev]

  • Snowroller

    Snowroller

    [Going uphill in Kiev]

  • Prince of tides

    Prince of tides

    [Black Sea coast in Odessa]

  • The mist

    The mist

    [Andriyivskyy Descent in Kiev]