Travel to Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Kiev

7 Wonders of the USSR forgotten techniques Balaklava, Crimea, Ukraine, the secret submarine base in the small town Balaklava Crimea – a major military targets, which appear abandoned after the breakup of the USSR

Since 1961 under the mountain appeared a complex Tavros where the weapons (including nuclear weapons) and were maintained in submarines and ships to be repaired. More 14 submarines of different classes can hide, and the complex was able to survive after taking power directly from 100 kt nuclear bomb. The object was abandoned in 1993. Was plundered a piece of metal by local citizens and only in 2002, the submarine base open as a museum complex.

Negligence mine rocket Kekava, Latvia

After the disintegration of the empire of a large quantity of ammunition were small countries, including a large number of mines of ballistic missiles in the woods. Very close to the capital of Latvia is complex rocket tails 'Dvina'. The object was built in 1964, consisted mines from 4 to 35 meters underground. A considerable part of the room is flooded today, and a visit to the mines without an experienced guide is not recommended. Also poisonous rocket fuel is very dangerous to health.

Huge cranes lift, Moscow Region

For 1993 Lopatinskiy phosphorite mine was a total success minefield where agriculture minerals necessary majority was obtained from the Soviet Union together. And with the arrival of the racing market economy with bulldozers forgotten giant became a pilgrimage site for tourists. You need to hurry up with visits, huge mechanical dinosaurs are gradually removed in a piece of metal. But even after the sacking of the technique last race will be the place Lopatinskiy beautiful landscapes. And by the way, here it is still possible to find fossils of ancient sea dwellers.

SPI Zagorizontnaya Pripyat, Ukraine Arco

Titanic Built in 1985 to discover the birth of intercontinental ballistic missiles, could operate successfully until today, but in reality worked less than a year. Giant air at 150 meters high and 800 as the amount of electricity consumed, which was built almost near the Chernobyl nuclear power station, and also stopped working along with the explosion of the nuclear plant. Today in Pripyat 'and even with the SPI feet are the excursions, but to climb from 150 meters to treat only a few.

City by the sea "Neftianye Kamni ', Azerbaijan

The Soviet Union needed oil and position 40 of the last century in the Caspian Sea in 42 km east of the peninsula Apsheronskogo began. And around the platform began to grow a city, is also found in metal racks and embankments. During the economic good in the Soviet Union in the sea on a 110-kilometer Baku-power stations, buildings of nine floors of homes, hospitals, house of culture, bakery and even lemonade shop were built. There was a small park with real trees for workers. Kamni Neftianye more than 200 fixed platforms, and extension the streets of the city is approximately 350 miles at sea. But cheap oil from Siberia made the city marina unprofitable and settlement began arriving in desolation. Today he lives here about 2 thousand people only.

Station to study the ionosphere, Zmiev, Ukraine

In practice before the breakup of the Soviet Union, near Kharkov research station of the ionosphere, which was analog U.S. project HAARP in Alaska was built, which operates successfully today. The station complex consisted of a few fields antenna and antenna giant dish with a diameter of 25 meters, capable of radiating energy around 25 MW. But for the young Ukrainian state and very expensive modern, scientific apparatus was useless, and now tourists are only interested in the secret station.

Kreshatyk and Independence Square in Kiev

Kreshatyk is the main street of Kiev. With a dead tree on one side and no traffic on weekends and holidays, people gather to sit, chat and drink here. Every weekend there is an event or a concert to take place or at least the music is playing. At one end of Khreshatik is the famous market Bessarabka – Originally it was a market with goods brought by peasants from Bessarabia – Moldova. Today, the ground floor is fully occupied by vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices, meat, cheese, fish, caviar and other specialties and all the vendors are trying to take the stand to try and buy. It is one of the few places where you can get any type of fruit or vegetables throughout the year, but it will cost. From outside, the building is full of restaurants, bars, shops and cafes. There is a lounge area without stopping, sushi bar, pizza and fast food elsewhere.

Walking toward the other end of the 1300 meters long street that will reach Nezalezhnosti Maidan (Independence Square). The square is a mix of different styles – the kind of hotel Soviet Ukraine, the modern glass hemisphere shopping center, the Monument to Independence – a column rising 50 meters high and so on.
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

Lavra "Monastery" Cuevas media and is a name derived from 'pechery "meaning" cave ". That and more will find when visiting the most important viewpoint in Kiev. It the oldest Orthodox monastery in Ukraine that attracted thousands of pilgrims and many monks. The buildings were destroyed by fire and later during the occupation Nazi, but was always rebuilt. Today is a UNESCO heritage site with a large number of tourists visiting. The caves are small and narrow, stretching several hundred meters and 20 meters underground. Some of the monks dug into their caves and decided to stay there forever with only a small hole that allows power and water to move in. Once dead, were left and buried there – you can see the embalmed bodies in glass coffins. The caves are sacred and must be properly attired to enter, women must cover their heads with a scarf (own or borrowed or bought on site). Apart from the caves you can climb to the bell tower for a view beautiful, check out different churches, the Uspensky Cathedral, cemetery, tombs and several museums.
St. Vladimir Cathedral

It took 34 years, many changes in planning, the dismissal of several architects and a lot of artists to complete the construction of this beautiful cathedral. It was officially consecrated in the presence of Tsar Nicholas II in 1896. The interior walls are covered with paintings by artists from outside the bright colors and strong St. Vladimir Byzantine style actually striking.
Saint Sophia Cathedral

Saint Sophia Cathedral was built in the early 11th century and at that time was a mighty impressive complex. Inside find amazing mosaics and frescoes, some of which had to be restored. In one of the altar is a white sarcophagus with remains of Yaroslav the Wise and his wife Iryna.
Mikhailovskiy Monastery

This gold-domed cathedral is located just opposite Sophia Cathedral in the Plaza de Mikhailovskaya. It was built, repaired and rebuilt many times over nine centuries. In 1930 the complex was partially destroyed as it was being rebuilt into a governmental building for Bolsheviks. In 1937 completely demolished. It was restored between 1997 and 2000. You'll find a plaque commemorating N. Makarenko, who refused to sign the act of demolition in 1937 and was sent to a jail in Novosibirsk. It is an observation deck, a permanent exhibition will find many beautiful mosaics and frescoes and icons inside.
Mariyinskiy Palacio

This baroque palace was completed in 1752 for Empress Elisabeta Petrovna. It burned in 1819 and later was rebuilt to accommodate new monarchs and senior officials from Russia and serves the purpose to this day – of presidential and other important meetings.
Opera House

National Opera Ukraine was built in 1856, burned 40 years later and there was a competition for the new design. Viktor Shreter St. Petersburg won and built the theater Renaissance style in 1901. Many famous artists have performed here.
Andreevski spusk

Andreevski spusk is the Montmartre of Kiev. There is a market of arts and crafts the steep streets and many artists are closely connected with the street. Mikhail Bulgakov lived in the Turbin house Andreevski spusk for over a decade. The house is the setting for 'The White Guard "and" The Days of the Turbin' and is now Bulgakov museum. Not far away – house number 2b – is a street museum one of the most famous and popular museums in Kiev with a small but lovely exposition.
St. Andrey's church

Church of St. Andrey was also declared a museum in 1968. It was built in the 18th century for Empress Elisabeth Petrovna who also laid the foundation stone for herself. They are dedicated to his favorite architect FB Rastrelli, the interior was decorated by artists including A. Antropov. Unfortunately the Empress died before the work was finished and it was a struggle to keep the church maintained. After several reconstructions of the church has shifted from its original, but luckily found Ratsrelli plans and in 1970 was completely restored.
Chimera House

Created by V. Gorodezhkiy early 20 th century, this house is quite extraordinary. It was the first house built with cement, which is on a steep slope and sinking now. It's called the House chimeras, because the facade is decorated with strange sculptures of elephants, rhinoceroses, frogs, lizards and such. There are many legends about the construction. One is that the architect's daughter committed suicide, became a little crazy and built this gloomy house in her memory.
The Arc of Peoples' Friendship Monument

The monument in Krehsatyk Park was built in 1982 to celebrate the union of Russia and Ukraine. This is a huge, 30 meters long, rainbow-shaped statues of Russian and Ukrainian workers. It is a very nice view over the park, the river and opposite bank.
Rodina Mat (Motherland)

The statue of 530 tons of metal is 68 m high, standing on a pedestal of 40 feet and is holding a 12-ton sword in her right hand and the symbol of the USSR on the left. L. Brezhnev opened the monument in 1981. Today is the Great Patriotic War museum. In the Memorial Hall there are hundreds of letters from dead soldiers funeral on the screen. Every year the day Fire the victory of Gloria on here.
Podol

Podol Kiev district is popular for its special atmosphere, many bars, cafes and restaurants proximity to points of the river and enjoy the scenery. It is also a district with many lives – which was destroyed by floods, fire, enemies and is expected to demolition but never disappeared. In Kontraktova Ploshad visit Gostinny Dvor, the Church of the Blessed Virgin Pirogoshya, the ancient Greek monastery or Kiev Mohyla Academy. About Poshtova Ploshad is the river station where boats depart for tours on one side and the funicular that takes you back uptown on the other.
Holy Trinity (Yonah San) Monastery

The monastery was founded in 1864 in caves Zvirinets. 800 monks living in the monastery before 1917. There were two churches in the monastery, the Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Protection. In 1934 the monastery was closed and the Holy Protection Church was destroyed. In 1991 the monastery was reopened. Zvirinets caves are so old as the Caves Lavra.
St. Cyril's Church

In 1139 Prince Vsevolod Chernigiv founded a monastery dedicated to his divine patron – St. Cyril of Alexandria. Vsevolod's wife Mary built the church of St. Cyril in the monastery. In 1786 the monastery was closed. The hospital is located in the former monks' cells. In 1860 the 12 th century frescoes were discovered during the renovation of the church. 800 square meters of frescoes were restored. Some of the murals and icons of the iconostasis were made by the Russian artist M. Vrubel late 19 th century. Since 1963 the Church of St. Cyril is a branch of St. Sophia Reserve. The divine service was resumed in 1993.
Pushkinskaya Street

Strolling through Kiev, most of us never looking up from the sidewalk, not even to look up in buildings with bright windows. However, the facades of many buildings often reminds us how well some city streets are. One is Pushkinska Street, near the center of the city.

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