Welcome to the “Vitaly Book Photo Gallery”! In this section, you will see photo examples of personal autobiography that capture the beauty and spirit of Ukraine, as well as intimate glimpses into the life of author Vitaly. From the golden domes of Kyiv to the rolling hills of the Carpathian Mountains, these images showcase Vitaly’s motherland’s diverse and vibrant culture. You’ll also find personal photographs of Vitaly, his city Chernivtsi, and his friends and family, offering a unique look into his life and the people who have shaped him. So take a moment to browse through these captivating photographs and get a more profound sense of the world of Vitaly Book.
Chernivtsi National University
A top view of the Chernivtsi University located at the center of the city. This is a historical area that mainly had art type departments.
Chernivtsi University - Side View
A top view of the Chernivtsi University located at the center of the city. This is a historical area that mainly had art type departments.
Chernivtsy Theater
This is a historical Theater in the center of the city.
Lovely Chernivtsi University
My University where I studied. This building is the arts building. So, i had to go to the Physics and Math departments in a different area to get my Engineering courses. I came a few times here to get Economics and Philosophy classes.
Orphanage Building
This is where I grew up. This building was for studying. The other side, behind this building had playrooms and bedrooms. Second floor was for boys and the third was for the girls.
Dining room orhpanage
Dining room also looked like this.
Vitaly with 2 Sisters and 2 Brothers at the Summer Camp
Tyotya Valya sent us for 3 months to summer camps where we had lots of fun activities. Slavik, Masha, Nadya and Serhij also came with me to the camp
I am 11 years old
11 years old hiding at the top back of the picture. Hard to see, but a good riddle to solve. Find Vitaly on the back of the picture poking a little cute head.
The Only Vivid Face Picture as a Child
This is the only clear picture with my boys face you'll ever see. This picture was taken in the orphanage during the group picture. The white collar black suite was something we had to take care of ourselves and wear on a nice school event, like taking a picture, or celebrating the knowledge day at school.
After 9th Grade Graduation Picture
I had a lot of zits on my face at 16. But the picture is not about zits. This is the picture after my graduation. Tyotya Valya didnt want to spend money to pay for the picture. But, after a few unhappy words she thrown at us, she gave us money for the group graduation pictures. And i am glad we insisted her to do that.
My Mother 1970
My Mother was born when the war was raging in 1941. This is her in 1970, then she was beautiful and smart. I love this picture very much. I can see how young and innocent she was. But why did she change and become a different person, I still cannot understand.
My Mother Smoking Cigarette
My mother loved to smoke and drink. I captured her with the cigarette in her dirty kitchen. She didnt care how I felt and how her smoking could harm me. I couldn't do much about it.
