I wanted to say that I support the peaceful people of Kyiv, Mariupol and other parts of Ukraine, and oppose aggressors.
The photo is from a visit by me and Jarmo Ruuth to the Protasov Year ski resort in Kyiv. You can find the location of the ski hill here (N 50.4237 E 30.4991) and their website here. Protasov Yar is an excellent in-city ski hill, and clearly used and enjoyed by the local youth. I hope some day they can enjoy it again.
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