Highlights of My Visit
Sat Mar 07 17:19:00 -0500 2009
Michelle Kwan blogs for the U.S. Department of State
Wow, I can't believe my week in Ukraine has already come to an end; time really flew by! I met some of the nicest people, saw some amazing places, shopped (ok, so that's my secret vice), and had some… Read More
Odesa, Ukraine
Fri Mar 06 17:15:00 -0500 2009
Michelle Kwan blogs for the U.S. Department of State
Off to a five am start today, as it turns out that it's just not that easy to get from Simferopol to Odesa (transliteration of the Ukrainian spelling, in Russian it's Odessa). We flew back to Kyiv, transferred… Read More
Ukranian Hospitality, Diversity, and Good Food!
Thu Mar 05 12:41:00 -0500 2009
Michelle Kwan blogs for the U.S. Department of State
I'm visiting three cities in Crimea now, I've got to say, I've had the warmest possible welcome wherever I've gone. This is pretty terrific, as there's not even an ice skating rink in this… Read More
Crimea, Ukraine
Wed Mar 04 12:40:00 -0500 2009
Michelle Kwan blogs for the U.S. Department of State
Sadly we are experiencing technical difficulties today, with only very limited Internet access. A frustrating end to an interesting day. At any rate, a short entry this time with no pictures. I'll get those up as soon… Read More
Kyiv, Ukraine
Tue Mar 03 12:36:00 -0500 2009
Michelle Kwan blogs for the U.S. Department of State
I finished things off yesterday with a reception at Ambassador Taylor's lovely residence. He and his wife were very welcoming, and I got to talk to lots of people from the skating world, as well as alumni of… Read More
My first two days in Ukraine
Mon Mar 02 12:26:00 -0500 2009
Michelle Kwan blogs for the U.S. Department of State
Yesterday was my first full day in Ukraine (got in slightly before midnight on Saturday). The embassy took it easy on me to begin with, but I did get the chance to explore some of Kyiv. Just as I was getting ready to go… Read More
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Figure skater, Michelle Kwan blogs here about her adventures as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy.
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