Kiev, Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe
The historic city of Kiev (Kyiv) is the country's capital.
In 1945, Ukrainian SSR became one of the co-founder members of the United Nations.
On 26th April 1986, a nuclear reactor exploded at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
We stayed near Independence Square in the heart of Kiev
The citizens were protesting the current government and assembled in the square
It was a peaceful protest/revolution
Each side had their own colors
As every European country, we encountered many people protesting U.S. policies
The city gate
In 2004, Victor Yanukovich, Prime Minister was declared winner of the elections, which had been rigged
The results caused a public outcry in support of the opposition candidate, Victor Yuschenko
They challenged the results and lead the peaceful Orange Revolution
Magnificent Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra topped with gilded domes
Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra
Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra
Kiev is the largest cultural, scientific and industrial center of Ukraine
Saint Sofia Cathedral
Saint Sofia Cathedral
Kiev is one of the biggest cities in Europe
Saint Sofia Cathedral was founded in 1037
Saint Sofia Cathedral, famous historical and architectural monument of the 11th century
Kiev is a city of invaluable historical and cultural monuments
Michael
Protesters gathering
Interesting roof
Protesters put up tents to stay near the main square
Kiev was great
Near the main square with Orange protesters in background
We played four shows in Kiev
Michael with a friend
Most signs were not in English, but we can read this one
We skated throughout the city
The official city gate in the main square
Michael after a few drinks
Shooters
Hooters
Michael is double teamed
"Ukraine girls really knock me out" - Beatles 1968
Showtime
Pristan Club
Pristan Club
Pristan Club
Golden Gate was constructed in 1017-1024 and served as a main gala entrance to Kiev
Volodymyrskyy Orthodox cathedral (Yellow Church)
Yellow Church- The outside is a jaunty yellow, while the interior is dark and filled with incense.
Couldn't keep track of all the statues
Downhill
The Ukrainian diet includes chicken, pork, beef, fish and mushrooms
Michael
Unidentified
Skating the city
Michael chilling
With some of the locals
Kreschatik is the most famous and one of the busiest streets in Kiev
At sound studio of sound engineer Dimitris and vocalist Natali
Michael with Dimitris and Natali who booked us at the Dakota Club and ran the sound
Natali
Dakota Club
Dakota Club
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