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202052 minGdocumentary

Fading City

202052 minGdocumentary

Kyiv's architectural heritage faces significant threats from neglect and decay, prompting discussions on preservation strategies for its historic buildings.

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Viktor Pryduvalov

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Kyiv's architectural heritage faces significant threats from neglect and decay, prompting discussions on preservation strategies for its historic buildings.

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Viktor Pryduvalovdirector

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A docu-art film about Kyiv and the contemporary problems of the capital. The film raises the issue of the dilapidated state of Kyiv's old buildings and the search for effective mechanisms to preserve the city's architectural heritage.

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