and Balkan Europe
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Pictures from the Orange Revolution
This is a selection of pictures taken by the Alessandro Savaris, in Ukraine, in the places where the orange revolution took place, between 2004 and 2007. This gallery is connected with the article "Viktor Jučenko. A due anni dalla Rivoluzione Arancione."
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07. Trying to have a dialogue
Inside a Mosque, a catholic nun and an imam discuss about the interpretation of the Koran. In spite of the fact that there are different religions in Albania, there seems to be peace among them.
See the picture "Trying to have a dialogue"
10. The National Museum
The facade of the National Museum is decorated with a large mosaic triumphally illustrating the history of Albania since Illiric times to its more recent Socialist past.
See the picture "The National Museum"
04. The long boulevards of Tirana
In the central area of the city there are long boulevards with trees on each side that head to the central square.
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09. New residential areas
The fact that a new social class is growing is supported also by the constructions of these new residential areas carefully protected by fences and gates.
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06. Monument to Skanderbeg
This is a monument dedicated to the famous Albanian warlord Skanderbeg. He is considered to this day symbol of national pride and unity. Besides the monument, there is the most ancient mosque of Albania.
See the picture "Monument to Skanderbeg"
08. Europe and Albania
Albanian and European Union's flag wave next to each other in the square around which all ministries and governamental buildings are located. While not being part of the European Union, Albania considers itself a European nation.
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09. View from the castle
The castle is located on the highest part of Prague and it is the best place to have a panoramic view of the city and the many bridges that cross the Vltava.
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08. A mill on the Vltava river
The river allowed for the construction of water mills: it is still possible to see some of them.
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Prague
The capital city of the Czech Republic still partly holds the charm of a misterious city, in spite of the fact that western lifestyle and models are twisting the appearance of a city that has long been considered magic.
06. Zygmunt's bell
The Wawel cathedral has a huge bell known as Zygmunt'sbell, in honour of the ancient Polish king buried in the Cathedral.
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05. Wawel Cathedral
The most ancient buildings of Cracow are located on the Wawel hill. In the picture, you see the cathedral where the crowning of Polish kings used to take place, and where they were buried after their death.
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07. The Vistula river
From the top of the Wawel hill there is a great view on the city and the river that crosses it.
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02. The main market square
The main market square is the central square of Cracow. In the centre of the square there are the Sukiennice (the Cloth Hall).
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03. The bishop's palace, mourning for John Paul II's death
Pope John Paul II has left a deep sign in Cracow, where he has been bishop. After his death, people from all parts of Poland came here to mourn him.
See the picture "Saint Mary's basilica"
08. Shops in the Jewish district
Cracow had a large Jewish ghetto; massive deportations took place here during Nazi occupation. Nowadays, the nieghbourhood strives to keep its Jewish look, but at the same time has become a favourite are for pub crawling.
See the picture "Shops in the Jewish district"
02. Saint Mary's basilica
Saint Mary's Basilica has two bell towers, one higher than the other. The legend tells that two brothers were to build the towers; when the first ended his, he decided to kill his brother in order to make sure that his tower would be the highest, but soon afterwards committed suicide in remorse.
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01. Saint Florian's gate
Saint Florian's gate is connected with the central square of Cracow by Ulica Floriańska, one of the most crowded streets of the town centre.
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Siberia, people and landscapes
All pictures were taken by the author during a linguistic expedition in the Turukhansk district organised by the Moscow State University of Humanities (Rggu). The expedition was aimed at collecting audio records of the Ket and Evenk languages for further analysis and research.
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Albanian villages
These pictures have been taken by the author in the area of the Gomisque, Korpul and Fercc villages. Located in the mountains in the centre-north of Albania these small centres are spread in a beautiful and rocky region from Scutari down to the Pukë territory.
See the gallery "Albanian villages"
Milo Đukanović
This is a collection of pictures of former Montenegro President and Prime Minister Milo Đukanović.
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Shkodër
Shkodër is one of the biggest city in the north of the country and the main centre of the catholic enclave in Albania. Nonetheless, different faiths cohexist in Shkodër and seem to have found an exuilibrim of respect. The periphery of the city developed significantly becauseof the flux of immigrants coming from the villages in th mountains.
Nitra, Slovak Republic
Nitra is one of the most important Slovak towns: according to the legend Nitra was founded on seven hills like Rome. The following pictures show Nitra's beautiful scenery and present its most important monuments.
Krakow, Poland
Krakow is one of the most exciting cities you can find in teh East Europe...
Because of the Univeristy in Krakow there are a lot of young people...but you could have also big
cultural surprises.
Tirana
Tirana presents the typical features of big cities in developing countries. It is possible to find signs of wealth as well as signs of the deepest poverty. Heading toward the town center of the city the two worlds that make up this society become more and more apparent. Modern buildings in the town centre and the large boulevards are surrounded by a vast and lively periphery. New residential areas are a proof of the presence of a part of the poulation becoming richer.
Cracow
Cracow is one of the most beauiful cities in Europe for its history and architecture. Also thanks to the presence of the Jagiellonian University, the city is crowded with young people that give the city a modern and dynamic look.
Kazakhstan's two capital cities
All pictures were taken by Giorgio Comai, in January 2006 in Kazakhstan. The pictures focus on new elements of independent Kazakhstan, as well as its landscapes.
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From Pyatigorsk to Mount Elbrus
All pictures were taken by Giorgio Comai, in May 2006 during a trip through the region. They include pictures concerning locations of naturalistic, historical, geopolitical, and literary interest.
See the gallery "From Pyatigorsk to Mount Elbrus"
Auschwitz-Bierkenau
There are not a lot of words to say...
In this gallery some pictures from the internment camp of Auschwitz-Bierkenau
Eu and Russia international conference
After the panel discussions at the conference, a restricted number of PhD students met to discuss their research work among colleagues and with senior professors.
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