The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine took place on April 26, 1986, and was the worst nuclear power accident in world history.
Ukraine History
In 1919, amid great fanfare, the Ukrainian People's Republic, led by journalist Simon Petliura, formally united with the West Ukrainian People's Republic based in Lviv.
Ukraine Facts
Ukraine is situated in Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Poland, Romania, and Moldova in the west and Russia in the east.
Ukrainian Culture
Ukraine has been developing its own original culture since very early times of its history. There were periods when Ukrainian culture experienced considerable influences of other cultures ...
Kiev City Map
For those interested in exploring the downtown Kiev city area, we offer a sectional street map. The map is divided into 24 sections Click on any numbered section for a larger view.
Europe Map
Ukraine is
situated in Europe and is bordered by
Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia and
Romania. It is the second largest
country in Europe with a population of 48
million people.
Famous Ukrainians
Ukraine has
spawned some of the world's
leading sports people,
artists and politicians.
Meet some of Ukraine's most
famous sons and daughters…
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