Ukraine... Sleeping Beauty
Ukraine... Truly a country like no other. For seventy
years hidden behind the Iron Curtain this Sleeping Beauty
suddenly arose with a new breath of life, throwing off the
tyranny of her past oppressors and proudly proclaiming herself
as the worlds newest democracy. Ukraine's example of
determination against all odds has indeed served as an
inspiration to freedom seeking peoples around the world.
For the tourist, the openness and warmth of the Ukrainian people
is unmistakable. The cultural diversity is refreshing, leaving
your senses of life, of humanity, broadened and enlightened.
Ukraine's people are as curious about you, as you are about
them. After all, it's been in near total isolation for a very
long time.
For the Traveler there has been no better time to experience
first hand the impact that Soviet style communism has left on
this Nation of 48 million, and at the same time witness a most
profound moment in history. Michael Gorbachev likened Ukraine's
Orange Revolution as equal in importance to the fall of the
Berlin Wall in the emergence of democracy in the former Soviet
Union.
Of the Worlds great capital cities, Kyiv (Kiev) ranks second to
none in her livability. Known in the past as the "Mother" of
former USSR strongholds, Kyiv has a rich history in its
importance as a vital part of Europe. With a population of
nearly 3 million 'registered' residents, the city is actually
estimated to be much larger, with an abundance of parks,
theaters, beaches, and nightlife that beg for exploration in a
seemingly endless trail of discoveries that continually surprise
and delight.