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The cradle of Slavic civilization, Ukraine offers an abundance of cultural treasures, a richness of detail, and a largeness of spirit that can make a devotee out of even a seasoned traveler. Sandwiched between Europe and Russia, this resilient region has experienced the influence of Polish princes, Cossack hetmen, Turkish khans, Russian communists, and Ukrainian poets and nationalists. 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