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Photogallery of Donetsk, Ukraine
Top sigths of Ukraine
A country of rich history, Ukraine carefully keeps and preserves its cultural heritage, and never ceases to attract travelers with its diversity and numerous fascinating landmarks. Nearly every city of Ukraine is interesting and original. Naturally, the majority of places of interest are located in Kiev. The Golden Gate is considered the symbol of the city. Many centuries ago this was the main entrance to Kiev. The gate is decorated with copper and gilding, so the arc looks truly elegant. In the 18th century new buildings were constructed around the gate. The gate lost its original meaning and was, consequently, destroyed. Nowadays the landmark was reconstructed, and the ruins of the original gate can be seen behind the new one.
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Chapters of the guide to Donetsk
Traditions and mentality of Donetsk
It is important to mention the multinationality of the city. This fact has found reflection in the local culture and cuisine. For example, such Ukrainian cuisine dishes as borsch, varenyky, salo (in any form – roasted, boiled, salted, smoked, stewed, and even raw), halusky, and syrniki are particularly popular in the region. When mixed with Russian cuisine, local culinary traditions become particularly appealing. … Open 
Travel guide to Donetsk
A bright architectural monument of the beginning of the 20th century is Gorelik's House. It also bears the name of its first owner - a wealthy merchant. During the revolutionary period, this historical building housed a printing house, and aftert, a radio center. A lot of interesting stories are connected with the historical building. According to one of them, Mayakovsky lived here for some time in his life and … Open
Donetsk for children - what to visit
A very special institution whose main visitors are also tourists and locals with children is the Donetsk Digital Planetarium. It is located in a beautiful modern building and offers visitors special educational programs, during which they can learn a lot of interesting things about the stars, the Milky Way and even the mysterious Mayan calendar, around which there are so many myths and mysteries. The main feature of … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Those who avoid crowded and noisy places, should go to Aquarelle trading center. It is quite small, nevertheless, it presents shops of various categories. Here, you'll find clothes of different stylistic trends, and choose new accessories and perfumery. There are excellent stores here, where they sell quality home textiles, gift and souvenir products. You will find many excellent jewelry stores in Donetsk. Zarina … Open
Active recreation
Children's Railway of Priklonskiy offers a very interesting activity to all children. They can try such adult professions as ticket check-man and train host. A visit to the children’s railway will please both kids and their parents. Donetsk Aquarium is one more amazing place that is perfectly suitable for the whole family. Crocodile and python have become true symbols of this place. Vacationers in a mood for … Open
Festivals and events in Donetsk
Jazz is popular in Donetsk, and the jazz festival that takes place in the city at the beginning of December is another proof of that. The event is called DoDj (meaning Donetsk Jazz) and takes place in the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Among headliners of the event, there are famous jazz and blues musicians not only from Ukraine but also from other countries, including Europe. During the festival, young … Open
