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Pictures: A look inside Ukraine's presidential 'palace'

  • 24 February 2014

After President Yanukovych was forced from power in Ukraine, protestors opened his home to the public. They wanted to show the world what luxury he lived in.

  • Country residence of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych

    After President Viktor Yanukovych fled Kiev, protestors opened up his home to the public. They wanted people to see how the former president lived. Many of them are angry that he lived on such a luxury estate.

  • People stare through windows of Mezhyhirya residence

    The country estate is known as Mezhyhirya. It's about 15 km (10 miles) from Kiev and filled with luxurious buildings, along with things like tennis courts and manicured lawns...

  • Fake galleon at Mezhyhirya estate

    ...and a ship. This replica galleon is floating on a big artificial waterway. The grounds of the estate have been kept secret before now, so people are shocked to see how many expensive items are on the estate.

  • Private zoo

    There's even a private zoo, which includes ostriches and deer.

  • Golf clubs that belonged to Viktor Yanukovych

    The estate also features a golf course. This visitor found a set of clubs stamped with the president's initials.

  • Estate of Viktor Yanukovych

    The parks are dotted with statues, ponds with fountains, wild ducks, and a pavilion.

  • Estate of Viktor Yanukovych

    There are even replica ancient Greek ruins.

  • Protestors celebrate in the presidential residence north of Kiev

    Protestors went there to see the luxury for themselves and to celebrate the fact that President Yanukovych is no longer in power.

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