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Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra opens access to the Near Caves

The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve is reopening the Near Caves to visitors. This was announced by Tetyana Berezhna, Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture of Ukraine. According to her, this is truly a landmark event. During a national telethon, she noted that opening access to the Near Caves is a historic decision that underscores the power ...

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The Vydubychi Monastery and its thousand-year history

The Vydubychi Monastery is one of the oldest and most valuable cultural and spiritual monuments in Kyiv. Its history spans over a thousand years, and the complex itself is an important part of Ukraine’s cultural heritage. The monastery is located on the picturesque slopes of the Dnieper River and has preserved traces of several historical eras, which are reflected in ...

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Chinese horoscope for 2026: Pig

The year 2026, which is marked by the Fire Horse, promises a period of mixed events for people born in the Year of the Pig – both challenges and significant opportunities. The change in the energy cycle creates favourable conditions for the realisation of plans, but requires patience, attention to one’s own condition and a conscious approach to life. This ...

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Most regions will remain cold: forecasters have announced the weather forecast for February

February is the final month of the calendar winter and retains its main features. This period is characterised by unstable weather, a combination of severe frosts with short-term warming, as well as noticeable differences in climatic conditions depending on the region of Ukraine. This was reported by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre. In most regions, February remains cold. Average monthly air ...

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Andriivskyi Uzviz: a historic street in Kyiv

Andriivskyi Uzviz is one of the most famous historical streets in Kyiv and a true symbol of the city’s cultural life. It connects the Upper Town with Podil, running along a picturesque slope that has long served as an important route between different parts of the capital. The history of the descent dates back to ancient times. Even in the ...

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The House with Chimeras: a symbol of creative freedom, craftsmanship and imagination

The House with Chimeras is one of the most extraordinary and famous architectural structures in Kyiv. It is located in the central part of the city, where at the beginning of the 20th century there were still neglected plots of land. It was here that architect Vladislav Gorodetsky decided to build a home for himself, which became a true work ...

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From 9 February, another cold snap is expected – weather forecasters

After a brief warming spell, Ukraine is expected to experience another cold snap, which may begin around 9 February. The weather will return to a more winter-like pattern, with a noticeable drop in temperature, although the frosts may be slightly weaker than the severe morning lows of the previous period. This is according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre. Before that, ...

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Weekly weather forecast: forecasters announce what to expect

The beginning of February in Ukraine will be marked by real winter weather. Cold weather with severe frosts is expected throughout the week from 2 to 8 February, which will only gradually weaken at the end of the period. Atmospheric processes will cause mostly dry days, but with a noticeable drop in air temperature. This was reported by forecaster Igor ...

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The Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv and its history

The Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv is one of Ukraine’s most remarkable architectural monuments and a symbol of state power. This exquisite Baroque building is located in the historic part of the capital and has played an important role in the political and cultural life of the country for many centuries. The palace was built in the mid-18th century to a ...

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Pereyaslav Reserve: how the centre of spiritual heritage developed

The Pereyaslav National Historical and Ethnographic Reserve is one of the largest cultural and historical complexes in Ukraine. It is located in the city of Pereyaslav and plays an important role in preserving the material and spiritual heritage of the Ukrainian people. The reserve covers a large area where hundreds of historical, architectural and archaeological monuments are concentrated. Here, objects ...

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