The massive estate was the home of former President Viktor Yanukovych, who fled the country during the 2014 Ukrainian revolution.
Of all the pieces of opulence found onthe golden loaf became the most famous token of the corruption that fueled the rebellion, key chains and fridge magnets of the loaf were sold on Kievs Independent Square as mementoes of the revolution and its promise to make politicians stop stealing from the people.
The estate was transferred back to state ownership that spring, and was officially a museum by the end of the year.
The central feature is the luxurious Honka clubhouse. Yanukovych decorated the house and property with outlandishly decadent possessions, including a piano modeled after the one from John Lennons Imagine video, stuffed lions and stuffed alligators, suits of armour and snakeskin
There was a vintage car and motorcycle collection, a 3D movie theatre, a helipad, countless paintings and sculptures, and ornamental duck houses.
bowling alley had an underground tunnel leading to the house. We were unable to go inside the buildings so Olga showed us photographs of opulent rooms and decor.
There is a charge to see the inside of the house and around 25 Euros which is expensive for most Ukraine residents, 5 Euro will allow entry into the grounds.
The grounds were extensive with beautiful lakes and fountains surrounded with expensive trees and plants, crocodile skin plant pots, ceramic & stone sculptures & a very ornate BBQ. The huge sofa and chairs are a new addition relating to the oversize ego of Yanukovych.
