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Koktebel & Maximilian Voloshin House & 2013’s Night at the Museum

2013-05-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Book signing at the museum

This Saturday evening in Koktebel the Museum of Maximilian Voloshin will host an international event, “Night at the Museum”, which will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the poet’s house. Each year in this part of the Crimea, museums all celebrate International Museum Day, a festive program with readings, exhibits and special programs for visitors.

Tags: Koktobel, museums, Ukraine, Ukraine events, Ukraine poets, Ukraine travel

Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Exhibition 2013

2013-03-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The exhibition

Coming next week, the Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (UITT) is the country’s biggest and most crucial travel industry event. Scheduled to run from March 27th through March 29th, this year’s exhibition targets exhibitors from farther afield than ever.

Tags: East Europe, Europe tourism, Kiev events, Mykola Azarov, Ukraine events, Ukraine tourism

Crimea Gem Koktebel to Get Facelift

2013-02-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The extinct volcano Karadag in Crimea. Ukraine

Authorities in the seaside resort of Koktebel announce plans to enhance the resort’s amenities. For new visitors aiming at Summer vacation, here’s a choice you probably never knew about, the wonderful Crimea.

Tags: Black Sea resorts, Europe seaside, Jazz, Koktebel travel, seaside resorts, Ukraine events, Ukraine resorts, Ukraine seaside, Ukraine travel

Last Chance at Love: Sleeping Beauty Ukraine Style

2012-09-07 by Phil Butler

Is he the one? Sleeping Beauty courtesy Taras Polataiko's Facebook

Visitors to Kiev may have an opportunity like no other visitor to any city. The National Art Museum of Ukraine has a special guest on exhibition, Sleeping Beauty. You read that correctly, an art project by the same name sets Ukrainian beauty to the test, “will true love awaken Sleeping Beauty?”

Tags: Kiev exhibit, Kiev travel, museums, Prince Charming, Sleeping Beauty, Taras Polataiko, Ukraine art, Ukraine events, Ukraine museum, Ukraine tourism, Ukraine travel, Viktor Yanukovych

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