The seasons come and go, buildings are renovated, artwork is remembered- or forgotten, old nations grow into new nations. Everything changes.
In the spirit of those changes, here are a few local snapshots showing exactly that:
In closing:
“And that is how change happens.
One gesture.
One person.
One moment at a time.”
(Libba Bray, The Sweet Far Thing)
In the spirit of those changes, here are a few local snapshots showing exactly that:
Poetry Plaza
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| Winter |
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| Spring |
Rocket Builders artwork near the Pushkin metro
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| Then |
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| Now |
The Museum
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| In the final stages of renovation |
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| Now |
Flyers on the street
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| 2013: "100% effective method of seducing the girl of your dreams! Sign up for a free lesson." |
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| 2014: "The Kiev Junta prepares for war. Let's stop the nationalistic war madness." |
Gorky Park
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| Under reconstruction in 2012 |
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| A completely different place by spring 2013! |
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| Winter/Spring 2012 |
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| May 2013 |
Victory Square (Mirror Stream Fountain park)
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| As I first saw it |
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| In springtime |
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| After (controversial) construction began on what is to be a new church |
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| Photo from most recent visit |
Cigarette kiosks
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| Old-school style |
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| High-tech style |
In closing:
“And that is how change happens.
One gesture.
One person.
One moment at a time.”
(Libba Bray, The Sweet Far Thing)
Wow, it is crazy how much some of these spots changed! Gorky Park looks gorgeous in the warm weather, and I can't help but smile at the newfangled cigarette vendors ;)
ReplyDeleteIf you ever venture to this part of Europe on your travels, drop me a line and we'll hit up that park! It's a blast : )
DeleteWow! I think I won't even recognize Kharkov the next time I come back...hopefully sooner than later, but it's hard to know if travel to Ukraine is such a great idea these days :(((
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