just make sure you refer to it as Ukraine and not "the" ukraine. That
is sort of a hot button "no, no"
On Jul 1, 2009, at 11:00 PM, Martyn Stewart wrote:
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> I was not far from there in 1983, three years before the chemobyl
> disaster and recorded some ambient stuff for programs. It would be
> interesting after 23 years what the soundscape sounds like today.
> I think restrictions are lifted heavily nowadays, I carried identity
> around with me at all times and was asked everyday for it.
> I was there in the spring though, in September the seasons change
> extremely fast.
> I think you would have little problem.
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> On Jul 1, 2009, at 7:44 PM, John Tudor wrote:
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> > I have an opportunity to go to the Ukraine in September for a short
> > period of time. In particular, in the region near Pripyat. Apart
> > from the possibility of recording two headed six legged animals, has
> > anyone got any advise.
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> > Has anyone been there or experienced problems? Any problems with
> > carrying recording gear (Sound Devices with M/S rig) in these types
> > of countries.
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> > Anyone on this list from these areas????
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> > Apart from travelling from England to Australia when I was two years
> > old in 1961, this will be my first foray out of Australia as I
> > approach the half century mark in life. So any information will be
> > greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Simmo, if you're reading, chime in with recording travel advice
> > please....
> >
> > Regards
> > John
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