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Monuments in Kiev

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A new day here in Kiev. There is so much to see around the city and many monuments to visit.Ukraine have a rich history that can be remembered and learned about by visiting monuments in Kiev. Luckily I have brought some good shoes as this time like always it is a lot of walking. First stop for the day is The Monument of Eternal Glory at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier. As a smart Ukrainian told me: Remember, do not forget.

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From this monument it is only a short walk to Monument to the millions of victims of the Great Famine that lasted from 1932-1933

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A local Ukrainian reading the news.

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A local Ukrainian studying her notes.

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Monument to the millions of victims of the Great Famine

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From the year I was born, remembering the war and those who lost their lives in Afghanistan 1979 to 1989.

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Nothing to see here, all is safe!

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Mother Motherland, the size is huge.

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Close to the monument it is a exhibit of tanks and other military items.

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Everything is okay mom.

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Approaching Mother Motherland monument trough this underpass.

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A powerful message from these statues.

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This monument is a memorial of the Great Patriotic War, world war II. The statue is 62 meters high and weighs about 450 ton, impressive.

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For me these made the greatest impact, a memorial for what happened just one year ago.

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At Maidan, remembering Euromaidan.

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No fancy state made memorial, just a memorial by the people for the people.

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Helmets, home made shields and other items used in the protests.

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At Maidan photos from the front line is displayed.

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Troops fighting Pro-russian separatists.

 

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This is Europe 2015.

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Jesus Ukrainian brother, good having him around.

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Life seems normal in the streets of Kiev. Seeing all this monuments tells me the story of Ukraine.

Remember, do not forget.

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