Bakhchisaray – is home to the “fountain of tears”

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Exotic and intriguing Bakhchisaray is the former capital city of the Crimean Khanate, situated in central Crimea. Every monument and structure in the city reminds the beholder of the Crimean Khanate’s influence on the city. The Crimean palace is one the major land marks of the city that breathes the impression the Khanate has created [...]

Crimean Astrophysical Observatory

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

The Crimean Astrophysical Observatory is one of the largest observatories located in the Ukraine. This observatory has discovered twelve new minor planets since 1966. They have several astrophysical departments in house. These include Solar Physics, Experimental Astrophysics, the Physics of Stars and Galaxies, Gamma Ray Astronomy, and Radio Astronomy. The Crimean [...]

Crimea History – intriguing and interesting

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Autonomous republic of Crimea has a long story to tell the world that includes conquests, intrigue and independence. Crimea History encompasses the path of Crimea from the hands of various rulers to autonomy. Crimea History states the array of conquest made by the Cimmerians, Iranians, Greeks, Huns, Goths, Khazars, Bulgars, Byzantine, Kipchaks, Mongols, Ottoman Empire, [...]

Geography of Crimea: “Soviet Riviera”

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Crimea, considered “Soviet Riviera” is distinct for its geography. The harbors of Crimea are an integral part of Geography of Crimea. Crimea is an autonomous republic of Ukraine that has an illustrious history to boast. It is situated along the northern coast of the Black Sea. The coastline of Crimea is divided into many bays [...]