The Western Ukrainian city of Lviv used to attract countless tourists especially due to its historical center, which is a legacy of Lviv's past as part of the Austrian empire. Many Russians loved to visit: It was an affordable get-away for them. These days, however, most of them stay away; but now the locals hope the Russians return, at least as tourists.
Deutsche Welle: ‘Wish you were here’ in Lviv (VIDEO)
A woman lays flowers at the monument for the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Andriy Sheptytsky (1865-1944) after its unveiling on the 150th anniversary of his birthday on July 29, 2015 in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.
