Churches in Kiev
 
 
 
 
 

Top left, the interior of St. Sophia's cathedral (1017-1031), showing the 11th century mosaic of Christ All-ruler.  Although many churches in the former Soviet Union, which were converted to museums after the Revolution, have since been returned to the Church, this one is still a museum.  On the right, the 18th century St. Andrew's Cathedral, designed by Rastrelli, who is famous for having designed many of the buildings in St. Petersburg.  Bottom, Caves Monastery, the Defense of the Motherland monument at the right, and the Dniepr River in the background.  On the far side of the river, are miles of large apartment blocks.

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