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During development of a new route across East Crimea, I have gone on searches of a spring in area of mountain of Klementyev. It(he) has been designated in the atlas "Sojuzkarty", a number(line) was available artificial lake (obviously demanding a source of a moisture) so, all chances were on my side..
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In October, 2008 investigating(researching) East Crimea, to be exact vicinities ща Kiziltash, our command(team) has found out some springs on mountain Urbash. To find a spring in Crimea, it always a holiday. And to meet a spring not designated on a map - the true event. I, at least, very much was delighted.
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In Crimea on mountain Juki-Tepe (the Height 1025) stands a unusual monument - real gun. In city the similar monument would not cause surprise - we for a long time have got used to the tanks installed on pedestals, guns and planes. But what the gun in mountains does?
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Most westerners will find driving along Khrescatyk and several other main throughfares relatively easy. The problem kick in when you try to drive anywhere outside of these well-surfaced and signposted routes.The condition of most roads in Ukraine is basicaly wretched, especially afer the winter thaw. Sometimes the mosaic of potholes almost evokes feelings of aesthetic admiration among drivers, although your car - shook to bits - will undoubtedly disagree. At least most holes do get repaired, eventually...
Another problem is the decrepit traffic lights. They are not at all that bright, and sometimes it is dificult to tell which light is actually lit and which just has the sun shining on it to make it appear lit. |
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What to see: Khreschatyk The city’s grandest thoroughfare of slightly intimidating Stalinist architecture of uninterrupted facades reminding a stone carved canyon wall. Many of the original buildings in the city were destroyed in WWII and this street was rebuilt in characteristic soviet style. Khreschatyk is closed to automotive traffic on weekends. Lenin monument Eighty years after his death, 87 since the Russian Revolution and 14 since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the declaration of Ukrainian independence, the city’s only remaining statue of Lenin still stands at one of the central squares, close to Khreschatyk. And believe it or not, it was named the world’s best monument at a 1939 international art exhibition in New York. |
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The harmonious fir-trees rise in the sky by green wall. The sweet-scented grass covers a mountain valley by colourful carpet. Wherever you glance over the forest greens everywhere, the Blue Mountains tower over, and between them the rapid rivers and streams discharge it pure waters to the Prut River and further to the wide reaches of the Dnister River.
But Ivano-Frankivs’k Region is not only a beauty. Here there are highly developed agriculture and forestry, electric power industry, fuel, chemical and petrochemical, machine-building and metal-working, woodworking, light and food branches of the industry. |
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Hutsul villagers are exceptionally friendly and hospitable people. However, as the case anywhere in Ukraine, some discretion is advised when traveling. Travel in groups of 3-4 people for safety. Traveling with a native Ukrainian is best.
Be on the alert for con-artists that are very creative with schemes to get your money. Be especially cautious when exchanging currency. Being gently pick-pocketed is much more likely than being outright mugged.
If you plan to go bike riding on roads, ride defensively, and keep in mind that cars expect you to get out of their way. |
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They say that Ukrainians can spot a foreigner from a kilometre away, but you shouldn’t worry about this alone making you the target of criminal behaviour. Kyiv is in fact a rather safe place. As in most cities, flashing large amounts of money could cause trouble. Wallets are known to disappear in public transport crowds, so hands in pockets at all times. Being very drunk and/or loud on the street is always a good way to attract unwanted attention, sometimes from the police. By the way, it’s a good idea for foreigners to carry at least a copy of their passport and visa with them at all times. |
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