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Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych
N 51°1.294', E 30°24.501'
2018-05-12
http://www.mnp.org.ua/sukholuchye/
Our rating: 7.20
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After Yanukovych run to Russia, his former estates were opened to public. Mezhyhiria in 2014 and Sukholuchchya in 2017. It is located at the end of this road.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
The word is really complicated, you can try to use "Sukho-luchye", it's in russian language, but a little bit easier to read. This entire area of 30,000 hectares has been closed to ordinary people for a long time. Since the 1950s, there were hunting grounds of the ruling elite of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine. In 2007, Viktor Yanukovych laid eyes on the estate and carried out a reconstruction. Why did he need this residence? Judging by what we saw, this was the estate where he came with friends to hunt. The infrastructure was built for a large number of people. Usually at least 20 persons were hunting here.How to visit Sukholuchchya? Come by car and park here N 51 00.846 E 30 24.506 . You will pass through the village of Sukholuchchya, that was accessible before only by local residents.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Next, go to the gate N 51 00.823 E 30 24.406 and pay for the entrance. In 2018, the ticket cost $2. Opening hours from 9 to 19 on weekdays and from 9 to 20 on weekends. The residence is served by 40 people and its maintenance requires at least $100.000 per year. Tickets cover only a small part of the expences, the rest of the funding comes from Mezhyhirya. Therefore, we strongly recommend to come here, buy tickets, take a walk and help financially this beautiful place.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Near the entrance you can see the trenches, which remained from 2014 year.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Then go along the paved path to the main estate. We arrived at 10 am on a weekend and were alone here. Tourists simply do not know about this place or can not reach it.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
On the sides of the path are various animals: deer, Przewalski horses, wild boars, pigs. They were bred specifically for hunting. The Yanukovych family hunted only large animals: wild boars, elks and deer. Killed animals were butchered, checked for radiation (!), cooked and ate right on the spot! And all that in the 21st Century Moreover, not only Yanukovych, but many famous people were here. Some of them still live in Ukraine happily even today. And such "medieval beasts" ruled the country. Though they are still hunting there, journalists discovered that last year . "Maydan Self-defense forces" control only the estate itself, but not the forests.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
We knew about animals and took cabbage, apples and carrots. The deer run away, but the horses noticed the food and came to us.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
At first we were overjoyed and began to feed them. But the horses were extremely impudent! Be very careful, they pull everything out of the hands, even bags.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
The main estate is surrounded by a huge fence, as well as Mezhyhiria.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
There is a large pond with fish and ducks. Each duck has its own house!
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Near the lake there is a small cafe in the former fishing pavilion "Fisherman's House".
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Inside you can see a few gifts for Yanukovych from various famous personalities. This stuffed bison was presented by the president of Belarus.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
These few things are the only remains after the "patriots", who first entered the residence in March 2014. Moreover, there were different groups with machine guns, which are even competed for the "treasures". Why the state did not offer a large reward and amnesty for information about thieves? Since they do not do this, they obviously know who is guilty. Two unique armored minibuses "Mercedes" were stolen first. I cannot believe that police don't know their location. The treasures were taken out by large vehicles! "Patriots" stole everything, even the tiles, parquet and sockets! Sockets, Carl!
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
The same could happen in Mezhyhiria, but Self-Defense got there first.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
There are places for picnics, they can be rented. You can even stay here with a tent ($8), the grill will be given free of charge.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
The main house "Acacia" is something like "Honka" in Mezhyhiria, just smaller. Built on the site of the old hunting lodge of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine Volodymyr Scherbitsky.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
House cannot be visited, since nothing left inside.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
A true Christian must have his own church!
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
And a large port for about 15 yachts.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Fuel tanks for yachts! In the background, on the pier you can see the lighthouse which also can be visited.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
The whole area is well-groomed.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Just look at it, it's cool even for the central part of Kyiv.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Solar panels, most likely not in operation.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Shooting range with rubber animals. Was ruined by marauders, they also stole a collection of hunting weapons from a nearby house.
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Houses of guardians, who watched the shore of the Kyiv reservoir. On the shore there is even a bunker for a machine gun!
Sukholuchchya, the hunting residence of Yanukovych ©Yuriy Buriak
Getting there: only by car, parking N 51 00.847 E 30 24.505 .
Tags, Ukraine: forest , park , river Tags, all countries: forest , park , river
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 7.20
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help