Ukraine's Proud Soviet Architecture

If you are in Kyiv, another must-visit is the Motherland Monument. Towering over the city, it is indeed a symbol of independent resistance that many Ukrainians take pride in. Much like the Statue of Liberty, it is one of the admirable works of human engineering and architectural prowess. The park is well-preserved and is a great example of Soviet memorialism. The Motherland Statue and Museum offer a very moving war tour through both ancient and recent conflicts (the War in Eastern Ukraine). There are real artifacts from the wars, video stories, and in-depth descriptions of some very horrific periods. We spent several hours there reading as much as we could. It was very emotional. I highly recommend visiting here; it is a grand place surrounded by hundreds of military equipment from ground to air.