Princess Olha Monument

The Leonid Bykov Monument in Kiev, Ukraine is a tribute to one of the country's most beloved actors and filmmakers. Leonid Bykov was known for his powerful performances in Soviet-era films, as well as his work behind the camera as a director. The mon...

Even after Kiev and the surrounding region ceased being a part of Poland, Poles continued to play an important role. In 1812 there were over 43,000 Polish noblemen in Kiev province, compared to only approximately 1,000 "Russian" nobles. Typically the...