Now, an old stone wall is just bare rock.
But with sheep gone, wild native trees are sprouting all around. As they close in, raising humidity levels, a great diversity of mosses, ferns, etc, will race to colonise.
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was changed to Zhovkva, the Ukrainian spelling of the original name of Ε»Γ³Εkiew.
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blew up the Great Synagogue in the city in 1941. After WWII, the city became part of the soviet union again, & part of the Ukrainian SSR. Its name was changed to Nesterov in 1951 after the WWI "russian" aviator, Pyotr Nesterov. In 1992, after Ukrainian Independence, its name.....
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in 1939 when the soviets, then allied with Nazi Germany under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, attacked Poland. Later, in 1941, after Hitler broke their pact, the city was occupied by the Nazis. 3,200 Jews of the city were sent to Belzec, a Nazi extermination camp. The Nazis also....
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Next site, the city of Zhovkva in Lviv Oblast. The city was founded in 1597 as a private fortified town and was originally named Ε»Γ³Εkiew after its founder, hetman StanisΕaw Ε»Γ³Εkiewski, a Polish military commander. During WWII, the city was occupied first by the soviet union.....
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Next site, due to another late start, is more Ukrainian artwork. Tonight's art is all by Taras Shevchenko, including his self-portrait. #StandWithUkraine
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The port in Novorossiysk, where Russia hides its naval fleet, was attacked by naval drones overnight. Locals reported hearing explosions and sirens, and authorities have banned staying near the coast.
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Next site, due to another late start, is the beautiful steppe lands of Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine
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Next site, is more beautiful Ukrainian artworks. Four paintings by Viktor Zaretsky. #StandWithUkraine
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Please for the love of god wear sunblock.
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Here's another Volodymyr Zelenskyy quote.
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Next site, Lake Bile (ΠΡΠ»Π΅ ΠΎΠ·Π΅ΡΠΎ) in Odesa Oblast & it's located in the delta of the Dnister River. It's a little over a mile long & about a half mile wide. The lake is home to several different types of birds & also several rare plant species. #StandWithUkraine
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People who attempt coups shouldnβt be elected to office, they should be thrown in jail forever.
Vote Blue.
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