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Sevastopol – a City of Naval Glory

November 12, 2009 By Helen Page 3 Comments

Sevastopol prides itself of its naval glory and on this Dnieper River cruise stop you can learn all about the Siege of Sevastopol, the Charge of the Light Brigade and more…

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Sevastopol and the Khan’s Palace

November 12, 2009 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Up to 1996 Sevastopol was a Russian Naval Base, off limits to all except officials. What a contrast to see this Ukraine travel destination overrun by rich Russian holidaymakers today.

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