Coming out into the vast green spaces lining the Dnipro River north of Pechersk Lavra, one comes upon Vichnoyi Slavi Park, or the Park of "Eternal Glory." Dedicated to the fallen of World War II, it has an impressive granite obelisk as the focal center of several long walkways. These looked very beautiful in the early morning sunlight, glancing up off of the new fallen snow. Coming out onto the round plaza surrounding the obelisk, I saw for the first time a wide (and clear weather) prospect of the Dnipro River and the rest of the City beyond. With this perspective, one sees how really big this city is, sprawling in all directions for dozens of miles. On a clear day this spot might provide the furthest possible perspective that this city affords.
After visiting Pechersk Lavra, I returned
by the same way, and saw that the Vichnoyi Slavi Park was a popular gathering place for wedding parties and families with small children. While the little kids rode their sleds down the surrounding hills, newly married couples and their guests had pictures taken with their backs to the Dnipro. I suppose that on this, one of the most important days of their lives, they want the furthest possible perspective from which to launch forward together.
by the same way, and saw that the Vichnoyi Slavi Park was a popular gathering place for wedding parties and families with small children. While the little kids rode their sleds down the surrounding hills, newly married couples and their guests had pictures taken with their backs to the Dnipro. I suppose that on this, one of the most important days of their lives, they want the furthest possible perspective from which to launch forward together.
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