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The Derzhprom in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and the Origin of the Soviet Skyscraper

September 27, 20173 Comments

Among the buildings that represent the Soviet style of architecture, the most famous are of the Stalinist style.  Moscow’s Seven Sisters, built in the 1940s and 1950s, are perhaps the best known and preserved…

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The Agony and the Ecstasy of the Soviet Hotel (in Ukraine)

August 6, 201710 Comments

Or, The Soviet Hotel: Wifi is a privilege, not a right. David and I typically stay far away from hotels on our travels.  Our normal gripes about them include high prices, lack of character,…

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Kitsch Mecca: The Monthly Kyiv Antique Market

June 19, 20176 Comments

    This past trip to Latvia, Ukraine, and Georgia was a real winner winner chicken dinner in terms of our kitsch haul.  I make no apologies for my borderline hoarder tendencies, and will…

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Top 5 Urbex Destinations of the Moment

July 26, 2015Leave a comment

I am a relative noob to the world of Urbex, but where I lack in experience, I make up for in time spent in internet K-holes.  I’ve already built quite a list of places…

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