Kyiv Oblast

Ukraine

The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.
The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.
#StunningStructures
Pripyat, the ghost city that was abandoned because of the catastrophe at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, looks like a tornado hit it because of vandals, NOT because there was a stampede of people trying to get away from some deadly mushroom cloud of radiation.  It's still eerie to explore and it definitely a photographer paradise, but I feel that some of the photos present a misleading history of the city.  More here: http://www.thecuriouszephyr.com/2015/04/pripyat-visiting-chernobyls-ghost-city.html
Residential block at the edge of Lenin Square (complete with yellow phone box on the left)

see my blog post for more information www.greengoulash.com/chernobyl

#chernobyl #darktourism 
#Abandoned

Popular cities in Kyiv Oblast

Kyiv
Kyiv
Known for Cafes, Historical and Cathedrals
Kyiv awaits: its cathedral, cafes, history, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Independence Square
  • Saint Sophia's Cathedral
  • Golden Gate
Kopachiv
Kopachiv
Known for Theme parks and Entertainment
Kopachiv awaits: its theme park, entertainment, and more!
Pereiaslav
Pereiaslav
Venture to sights like Diorama Battle for the Dnipro as you discover the local area in Pereiaslav.

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