i used to think ukraine was on the right track, that 25 years from now i could come back and see an entirely different place: a full-fledged transparent democracy, an attack-dog fourth bestate/b of journalism and a first-world economy and ...
Shortly after a ego boosting success in Poland (sort of) Charles II made the mistake that Generals have forgotten to their demise ever since: he invaded Russia only to be beaten in the Battle of bPoltava/b in 1709. ...
Crimea is a beautiful region to visit and bvacation/b. Many of the cities in this region were built and settled by Greek, Venetians, and Genoese who inter-married with local residents as they built their life there. ... bPoltava/b. bPoltava/b is located between Kharkiv and Kiev. It is the city in which the Swedes and Cossacks battled in 1709 against Czar Peter I, securing the Russian position over Ukraine. You can get more information at The Ukraine Travel Advisor. Read also: ...
