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The Miklashevsky Estate in Bilenke, Lost Forever

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a great deal of Ukraine’s cultural heritage was destroyed, and this architectural landmark was no exception to that tragic fate. The Miklashevsky Estate in the Bilenke Village This estate is one of the few in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast that has been preserved in excellent condition. Its history began in […]

Monument to a Metallurgist in Dnipro

Back in the postwar era (1950–1960), it was possible to place plaster sculptures all over the city. They weren’t particularly elegant in form, but they seemed quite fitting to both the city’s residents and the artists who created them. Monument to a Metallurgist on Voskresenskaya Street Monument to a Metallurgist on Voskresenskaya Street At 15b […]

Why the Sun and the Moon Never Meet

It may seem surprising, but this natural phenomenon—why the Sun and the Moon never meet—can be explained very simply. However, in ancient times, people knew very little about astronomy, and that is why beautiful legends were born. One day, I decided to make a video about Chinese folklore and found many interesting and romantic tales […]

The Taromsky Quarry—a place for relaxation, mystery, and fossil hunting!

On the very outskirts of Dnipro, 20 kilometers from the city in the village of Taromskoye, there is an interesting spot for recreation and historical exploration. It is the Taromsk Quarry, which, despite its history spanning more than half a century, many are only just beginning to discover. The History of the Tarom Quarry Granite […]

A bust of Shevchenko in Krinichky

In an ordinary provincial town in the Dnipropetrovsk region, you can see a very ordinary bust of Taras Shevchenko. It might seem like nothing out of the ordinary, since Shevchenko is a national treasure of Ukraine and monuments to him stand in many cities. However, the story behind the installation of this bust is unusual […]