Barbecue-Day

It was Wednesday, 16th of August. After a short evaluation in FreudHouse we visited Yanukovych’s hunting house area in order to get some rest, sun and also an impression of his living standards during his time as a president of Ukraine. The whole place was very impressing, including many spots for barbecue, swimming and playing games. We prepared ourselves for a big barbecue by visiting several supermarkets prior. We bought a lot of food, beer and drinks.

After some rest and eating, we discovered more of Yanukovych’s place, especially his extraordinary hunting house and his easy access to the Kyiv sea. The view we enjoyed during all the day was breath taking. But considering his controversial political actions and the occurring disappointments regarding his European and Russian politics, made us looking at the whole place more critically.

Although the furniture of the house mostly had been taken away, we got a deep impression about his wealthy lifestyle. With the allowance of our security man or guard (who knows) we visited every room of the building.

Since it was already evening, we found our way back to the barbecue where we enjoyed the rest of our time in this more than special place by singing both German and Russian songs. We got picked up by busses and found our way home to hosts and the hostel. Although it was considered to be a very relaxed day, some of us rethought what they just had seen and the connection to whom we are voting for.