29 December 1994 James Meek in Norilsk talks to a victim of the gulag 50 years ago whose Arctic exile is still not over

On the territory of Khotyn Fortress were many wars and battles. It was the center of crafts and trade, culture and economy for many centuries. This medieval fortress can tell a lot to those, who wish to hear it...

Kachanivka is one of the most beautiful and most romantic places in Chernihiv.  Taras Shevchenko, Mykola Gogol, Marko Vovchok, Myhailo Glinka, Mykola Markevich, Myhailo Vrubel  inspired and worked here.

Lutsk Upper Castle is the central building of Lutsk State Historical and Cultural Reserve “Old Town”.

Ackerman Fortress is one of the most powerful and interesting fortresses of the South.

Beginnings of Emigration from Ukraine

Arboretum “Sophiivka” in Uman (Cherkasy region) is one of the most popular places of interest in Ukraine. There are hundreds of tourists all over the Ukraine every weekday in Uman.

The Dominican church and monastery is one of the oldest temples of glorious Lviv city. The building is in keeping with historical center’s ensemble. This building can surely impress and surprise a modern tourist. Along with other temples in Lviv, it is included on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

The Palace of Pototsky is the monument of architecture built in classical style of 18th century in Tulchin.

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War of national liberation is a national liberation uprising headed by hetman Bogdan Khmelnitskiy in 1648- 1657 against the political authority of Rech Pospolyta. As a result of this war, Ukrainian statehood was restored.