2002 Trip to Ukraine: DAY FIVE: fighting hangover by getting in touch with our historical past

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The remodeled Prospect Shevchenko (former ul.Zhdanova), facing Prospect Lenina. A new city romantic spot, the Lover's Clock, is in the background.
A view of Prospect Shevchenko toward the waterfront, away from Prospect Lenina.
Kir in his swanky outfit.
A jewel of the Soviet architecture - Dvorets Kulturi Otyabrskiy.
Trying to figure out what to do next.
Ran into Inna Girman and her mom.
A mandatory group shot. Maksim must be getting beer just about now.
The wilderness of the island of Khortitsa.
Ladies only.
On the roof (viewing platform) of the museum of Zaporozhye Kossacks.
A sentimental shot of the hydro-electric power station (plotina).
The BILLY BONES seafood restaurant adjacent to the Port Lenina. Excellent food. Maksim has already finished his soup, beer, and several shots of vodka.