An old USSR's car.

Russian cars are not often seen in Ukraine. Mostly, they are old Soviet Ladas or Volgas. Ronald Reagan told an amusing story about Soviet cars. There is just one detail in this anecdote that does not reflect reality: the money for the car had to be paid at the time of purchase, not in advance. I never managed to buy a car in the USSR. By the time I was third or fourth in line, the Soviet Union had collapsed. So, I bought my first car at a second-hand car market in Poland.

Paulownia

I've seen a plant with unusually large leaves. AI suggested it was a Paulownia—a tree that grows five meters in a year and produces wood that dries in four days. The Paulownia breaks more rules at once than any other species in this series.

Buildings

Beyond the untamed patch of overgrown weeds and wild grass, the sharp, clean lines of a new development rise against the horizon. The contrast is striking: a vibrant tangle of neglected nature in the foreground, yielding abruptly to pristine concrete, glass, and steel. These modern structures stand as symbols of sudden expansion by private business, casting long shadows over the uncultivated earth that awaits cash flow from local authorities.

Rain

Rain, rain ☔ go to Spain Never show your face again

Last warm autumn days

Last warm 🍁🍂🍁🍂 Autumn days. Quel beau moment.

A store

Stores` shelves are not empty but prices did rise.

Students

Students enjoy a short break from classes, relaxing with friends, sharing laughs, and enjoying some free time before returning to their studies. There is a medical college behind a corner.