Flags of the World | Ukraine

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The first national flag for Ukraine was adopted in 1848 by revolutionaries who wanted its western parts to be freed from Austro-Hungarian rule. They based their flag, consisting of equal horizontal stripes of yellow over blue, on the colours of the coat of arms used by the city of Lviv.

Armenian Cathedral in Lviv | Ukraine

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The Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Lviv, Ukraine is located in the city's Old Town. The origins of this church dates back to the 14th century.

Here you see an interior view of this church.

Primeval Beech Forests | Ukraine

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Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This transboundary property stretches over 12 countries including Ukraine.

Since the end of the last Ice Age, European Beech spread from a few isolated refuge areas over a short period of a few thousand years in a process that is still ongoing.

The Carpathian Mountains | Ukraine

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The Carpathian Mountains are a mountain range system forming an arc of roughly 1,500 km across Central and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine.

Going through my pile of yet-unposted cards, in search for a postcard suitable for Christmas, I found this little gem. I already received it in 2013, sent from Donetsk in Ukraine. The stamps showing the beauty of the Crimea.

After the bloody revolution in 2014 everything changed. The Crimea is annexed by the Russian Federation and Donetsk is part of the so called 'Donetsk People's Republic' since 2015.

Historic centre of L'viv | Ukraine

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With a population of about 730,000, L'viv is the largest city in western Ukraine and the seventh-largest city in the country overall.

The city, founded in the late Middle Ages, was a flourishing administrative, religious and commercial centre for several centuries. L'viv – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998.

Vorontsov Palace | Ukraine

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Vorontsov Palace is situated in outskirts of Yalta in the town of Alupka. Mikhail Vorontsov (1782-1856) was governor of the southern Russia, which included the Crimean peninsula, in the early 19th century. Today the palace is a museum.

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I received this card some years ago, so still Ukrainian stamps.

Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary | Ukraine

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The Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Lviv, Ukraine is located in the city's Old Town. The origins of this church dates back to the 14th century. 

Khotyn Fortress | Ukraine

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The Khotyn Fortress is a fortification complex located on the right bank of the Dniester River in Khotyn, western Ukraine. Construction of the fortress started in 1325. 

Holy Trinity Church in Zhovkva | Ukraine

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Zhovkva is a city in western Ukraine. The wooden Holy Trinity Church built in 1720 was listed in 2013 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Inscribed together with 15 other wooden Tserkvas in Poland and Ukraine.

In Slovakia another eight of these wooden churches are on the Unesco list. In the Russian Federation, the pogost of Kizhi is on the list. Two 18th-century wooden churches, and an octagonal clock tower, also in wood and built in 1862, can be seen there. Another type of church on the list, but also completely made of wood, is the Saint Peter and PaulCathedral in Suriname.  

Tarkhankut Lighthouse | Crimea

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The Tarkhankut Lighthouse is located in Crimea. The construction of the lighthouse started in 1816 to ensure safe sailing in the area.

The Autonomous Republic of Crimea is internationally recognized as an autonomous republic of Ukraine, located in the Crimean Peninsula. It is currently subject to a territorial dispute between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, which currently administers the territory as one of its federal districts.

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I received the card in 2013. I guess today Russian stamps are used?

Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans, Ukraine

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The complex was the seat of the (arch)bishop of the Bukovinian Orthodox Church, which developed while this region was under Austrian Habsburg rule. It is located in the city of Chernivtsi and is now in use as a University. It was built by Czech architect Josef Hlavka from 1864 to 1882. 

The property also includes a seminary and monastery and is dominated by the domed, cruciform Seminary Church with a garden and park. 

It was included in the Unesco World Heritage list in 2011.

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900th Anniversary of the Charter of Vladimir Monomakh (1053 – 1125)

Dormition Cathedral

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The main temple of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra – Assumption Cathedral (Uspensky Cathedral) is located in the centre of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.This temple, one of the most ancient in Kievan Rus, has a special place in the life of Orthodox Church and in native culture. Its creation started a new stage in the history of Old Russian architecture and icon-painting.

In 1941 durng WWII, the temple was destroyed and was renewed only in 2000.

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From a set of four stamps about Ukrainian fine arts (2011): a Tobacco Pouch.

The Khotyn Fortress, Ukraine

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Khotyn fortress is located in the Western Ukraine not far from the city Chernivtsi and surrounded with a small town Khotyn.

Recently Khotyn fortress celebrated its 1000 anniversary. The fortress over the river Dniester was built in times of Vladimir the Great in order to defend western borders.

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Lubart's Castle from Lutsk | Луцьк, Ukraine

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Lutsk is one of the most ancient cities of Ukraine. Its historical centre is located near the river Styr and the name come from the old Ukrainian word “luka”, i.e. a meadow, a flood-land place in a river arch.

Lutsk High Castle, also known as Lubart's Castle, began its life in the mid-14th century as the fortified seat of Gedymin's son Lubart, the last ruler of united Galicia-Volhynia. It is the most prominent landmark of Lutsk, Ukraine and as such appears on the 200 hryvnia bill.

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From a large series of definitives, a Kumanets (right) (stoneware for water) and a Crock (left).

Two singing ladies from Ukraine

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Two singing Ukrainian women in traditional clothes.

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(upper)  Ukraine. 20th Anniversary of Independence.

(bottom right) The European otter (Lutra Lutra).

A Swallows Nest from Ukraine

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“Swallow’s Nest” is a castle, built in the late XIX century near Yalta, in the South of Crimea. Situated on the steep cliff right over the sea, it has become the symbol of the South coast of Crimea and one the of the most exciting point of interests of the whole resort.

Wow, look at those pictures.

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(upper)  Ukraine. 20th Anniversary of Independence

(down left)  A Kumanets (stoneware for water)

(down right)  Fragments of a glazed tile (kakhlia)

красивий Київ - beautiful Kyiv

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The former Praha hotel, a monument to Yaroslav the Wise, reconstruction of the Golden gates, and Khreschatyk the main street of Kiev.

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International Year of Astronomy (2009)

Podilskiy Castle

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Kamianets-Podilskiy Castle lies on a bend in the Smotrich River in Ukraine.  Because of the situation, it looks almost like an island, certainly a peninsula. The castle was built in the 14th century on earlier fortifications to defend the bridge, the only entrance to the town.

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A Kumanets (stoneware for water), a Penny Whistle and a Diesel Train from Ukraine.

THX Sergey!

A castle from Ukraine

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The Palanok Castle is a historic castle in the city of Mukachevo in the western Ukrainian oblast (province) of Zakarpattia. It  is located on a former 68 meter high volcanic hill.

THX Sergey!

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