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In February 1945 the (then Soviet Union but now Ukrainian) seaside town of Yalta hosted a political conference, one that would have dramatic consequences throughout Europe for the next fifty years... more

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  • 46 of 46 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    5 Stars Yalta - you really oughta! Review with images 20/05/2009
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    Advantages Advantages Good climate, cheap, lots to do, beaches, history, culture

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    In February 1945 the (then Soviet Union but now Ukrainian) seaside town of Yalta hosted a political conference, one that would have dramatic consequences throughout Europe for the next fifty years and more. At the Livadia Palace just outside Yalta, Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt set out the way that Europe would be organized after the war. Yalta first grew in popularity because the Russian royal family used Livadia Palace as one of their summer residences; the warm climate and good air persuaded many wealthy Russians to follow them and the resort became particularly noted as a place of ... more