1988 Ukraine: Rare Photos of Life Under Soviet Rule
A joyous wedding ceremony at Kyiv's City Hall, capturing a moment of personal celebration amidst the era's complexities.
A lively concert by the rock band ABNA-AVIA in Kyiv.
The bustling Bessarabian market on Khreshchatyk Street, Kyiv.
Local market activity in Pereslav, a town 60 km south of Kyiv.
World War II veterans honoring fallen comrades who died during the Nazi occupation.
The Mine Board of Directors in Donetsk.
Miners at work in Donetsk.
A miner undergoing testing for bronchitis and lung contamination.
St. Vladimir’s Cathedral in Kyiv.
The Donetsk Mechanical Plant.
The vibrant circus in Donetsk.
A kitchen scene at a collective farm in Donetsk.
Miners’ collective farm, a source of meat and provisions for workers.
A young girl in Odessa, her expression hinting at daily life and aspirations in the port city.
Inside a bustling salon in Odessa, reflecting everyday routines and social interactions.
A celebratory toast to a young family in Odessa.
Orthodox priests in Odessa blessing food for Easter.
The serene Alexandria Monastery in Odessa.
Odessa's workforce diligently engaged in their daily tasks, showcasing the city's industrious spirit.
Beachgoers enjoying a game of chess in Odessa.
A panoramic view of Odessa port.
Posters promoting Glasnost and an exhibition on Stalin’s crimes in Odessa.
Public posters in Odessa advocating Glasnost and highlighting Stalin’s atrocities.
A sunbather relaxing in Yalta, a resort on the Black Sea coast.
Sailors enjoying a dance in Yalta.
Children engaged in a chess club in Yalta.
A traditional wedding in Chereshenka village.
An orchestra performing at a vibrant countryside wedding.
A wedding ceremony in Chereshenka, near the city of Chernivtsi.
A joyful wedding celebration in Chereshenka, near Chernivtsi.
Inside the maternity ward in Chernivtsi.
A moment captured in the maternity ward in Chernivtsi.
People buying tickets for a performance in Chernivtsi.
A couple getting married at the City Hall of Chernivtsi.
A spirited football match in Chernivtsi.
Khotyn Castle on the Dniester River, near the city of Chernivtsi.
A view from Rynok Square to Russkaya Street in Lviv.
A young girl navigating the vibrant market in Lviv, amidst the daily hustle and bustle.
Chess players and casual spectators in a Lviv park.
Olesko Castle in East Lviv, built by the Poles in the 14th century.
Inside a synagogue in Odessa, reflecting religious life.
A quiet moment inside a synagogue in Odessa.
A synagogue in the city of Chernivtsi.
Newlyweds celebrating at the Central Wedding Palace in Kyiv.
Joyful newlyweds at Kyiv's Central Wedding Palace.
A ceremony honoring World War II veterans in 1988.
Train conductors at a station in Odessa.
Dancing at a local disco in Odessa.
Inside a hair salon in Chernivtsi, capturing a glimpse of personal care and public life.
