Sunday, February 23, 2014

Η ΠΟΛΥΤΕΛΗΣ ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΥ ΤΗΣ ΟΥΚΡΑΝΙΑΣ ΑΝΟΙΚΤΗ ΣΤΟ ΛΑΟ

The lavish country estate of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has been thrown open to the public as parliament voted to remove him from power.
Mr Yanukovych has left the capital Kiev and his whereabouts are unknown. On Sunday, parliament voted to return ownership of the Mezhyhirya property to the state. Acting Interior Minister Arsen Avakov called for it to be put under state guard to prevent looting.
Country residence of Ukrainian President Viktor YanukovychThousands of Ukrainians flocked to see the opulent country estate of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych after he unexpectedly fled the capital, Kiev.
People stare through windows of Mezhyhirya residence Inside the walled compound known as Mezhyhirya - about 15 km (10 miles) from Kiev - luxurious buildings stood amid manicured lawns.
Fake galleon at Mezhyhirya estateWith the gates to the secretive estate thrown open, people discovered a replica galleon floating on an artificial waterway.
Private zooPeople also lined up to take photographs of the private zoo complete with ostriches and deer.
Golf clubs that belonged to Viktor YanukovychThe sprawling estate also features a golf course. This visitor found a set of clubs stamped with the president's initials.
Bar inside president's residenceFor many anti-government protesters, the opulence is a symbol of the alleged corruption at Ukraine's highest levels.
Estate of Viktor YanukovychThe parks are dotted with statues, ponds with fountains, wild ducks, a tennis court and a colonnaded pavilion.
Estate of Viktor YanukovychThere are also replica ancient Greek ruins and lavish waterways and follies.
Protester celebrate in the presidential residence north of Kiev (22 Feb 2014)There was no sign of attempts by security to stop people celebrating in the grounds.
Sign in grounds of presidential residence in Ukraine (22 feb 2014)President Yanukovych appears to have lost his hold on power in Ukraine. Signs in the grounds of his home openly mocked him.

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