KievMapMay 10–12, 2015 Aeroflot is vigorously jerking the Ukrainians’ chain. On the one hand, they’re handing out wet wipes to passengers emblazoned with the ribbon of St George, which Ukrainians are now allergic to. On the other hand, all of the announcements made over the loudspeakers are repeated in Ukrainian (“We wish you a pleasant flight”). Never had that before. ![]() VICTORY! 70 YEARS Upon arrival the campaigning is anti-Soviet — the poppy represents an outright rejection of Soviet symbols. ![]()
1939-1945 Even the Motherland Monument figure, who holds a shield bearing the USSR state emblem, is wearing a flower crown made of poppies. ![]() Mantras. ![]() GLORY TO THE HEROES! The Heaven’s Hundred Heroes never die... For the time being you can only realise your dreams on a commercial basis. ![]() EU residence permits The spell worked. ![]() Yanik Gobf is a cunt Don’t say “homos”, call them “gay people” instead. That’s funny — I thought there was a different term for that. ![]()
We’re free because we’re well-informed.
I love Ukrainian ornaments and vyshyvanka embroidered shirts. ![]() Ukrainian vyshyvanka ornaments for your car and other surfaces! Available on white or transparent adhesive film Another mantra. ![]()
Olga Dukhnich. I am trying to figure out why Ukrainian soldiers always cover their faces. It’s particularly strange given that the caption says “fearless”. Are you fearless? Then show your face! ![]() Spirited and fearless Glory to Ukraine! Lenin was here. ![]() Lenin Second-rate graffiti. ![]() The sign says “shelter”. Such signs can now be spotted all over Kiev; they’re preparing the people for the aggressor’s offensive. Shelter ![]() Meanwhile, it’s business as usual at Sberbank Russia. ![]() Sberbank Russia ![]() Ukrainian flags are popping up everywhere. ![]() All kinds of surfaces are being given a lick of light blue and yellow paint. ![]() Bollards. ![]() Roadside fences. ![]() Apartment block entrance doors. ![]() Cobblestones on Independence Square still haven’t been replaced — they were all ripped out and used for throwing. ![]() However, they’ve already put in neat tourist information kiosks. ![]() |
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