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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 2:27 am
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sparkchaser
 
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If you went last year then you probably already saw the "must-see" stuff. If not, here is some things to see in Kiev:


  • The Kiev Pechersk Lavra (tip: there are unofficial "guides" wandering around and if you find one that speaks English, or whatever you native tongue is, get him to show you around)
  • St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery
  • Saint Sophia Cathedral
  • Chernobyl Museum
  • The WWII Museum and Park and Defense of the Motherland Monument
  • Go shopping along the Andriyivsky uzviz (protip: practically every WII German item you see will be fake)
  • Take the metro and marvel at how far underground it is then realize you're also in a nuclear bomb shelter
  • See what 70-odd years of Soviet rule does to a what used to be beautiful city.

If you can afford it, take the Chernobyl/Pripyat tour.

The last time I was there, there were several packs of feral dogs running around. they pretty much leave you alone but I suppose getting a rabies vaccination beforehand would not be a bad idea.

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