Tag: Taras Bulba
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Poltava, Ukraine Part 2: A Guided Tour of Poltava and its Famous People and Battles
My second day in Poltava was also eventful. I had in mind to see a few museums and possibly seit in a cafe to wile away the day. I’d already seen the monuments dedicated to the soldiers, Kozaks, and city memorial the day before, including the ubiquitous statue of Taras Shevchenko. In a museum mood,…
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Russian Movies
The Slavic film industry, simply put, is in shambles. Although a re-emergence is beginning to take place, it’ll be a long time before it’s stable. The following movies were made either in Ukraine or Russia and by Ukes or Ruskies, though their themes and language are primarily Russian. 9th Company Great movie. Interesting to see…