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Unique wooden church of 17th century restored in western Ukraine

Unique wooden church of 17th century restored in western Ukraine

The Descent of the Holy Spirit Church, a unique wooden monument of the 17th century, was restored in Kolochava, Zakarpattia region, within the Great Restoration project. The cost of the reconstruction works totaled UAH 5 million, the website of the Zakarpattia Regional State Administration reports. In particular, emergency works were carried out. The best craftspeople were involved in the restoration. The works were performed without a single nail to renew the utmost authenticity of the architectural monument of Zakarpattia region. "This is the first wooden church that we managed to restore within the Great Restoration program of President of Ukraine…
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350-year-old trees being destroyed in Foros Park in occupied Crimea

350-year-old trees being destroyed in Foros Park in occupied Crimea

The destruction of relict trees, estimated to be 350 years old, continues in Foros Park, temporarily occupied Crimea. "This is what happens in Foros Park, a monument of landscape art: at the end of December, a relict Red List tree – a common yew – was destroyed again. The thickness of the trunk is 50 cm, its age is estimated to be 300-350 years old," the Foros Park website informs. It is noted that "several more trees in the park have been marked with ribbons, they are likely to be destroyed in the near future." According to the Foros Park…
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