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Russia and Ukraine The tours of the section aim to acquaint customers with Russia's three historical capitals and the Ukraine's major tourist attraction: the Crimea.Being closely linked with the history of Russia, the Crimea occupies a very separate place in it, due to its unique way of developing and a peculiar mixture of different cultures. All through the ages, owing to its convenient location and climate, it was both an attractive place for dwelling and a battlefield for various peoples: the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Byzantines, the Tartars and the Turks. In 1783, as a result of the Russian-Turkish War, it became a part of Russia. Beginning from the early 19th century, the Southern Coast of the Crimea is a popular resort and a wine-making area. It was here that the Russian royal family and the Russian nobility built their summer residences of the most imaginative styles and of high artistic value. After dissolution of the Soviet Union (1991) the Crimea became a part of Ukraine as its only autonomous republic.
Last update: 10.04.2005
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