One of Kyiv's most romantic spots - the Bridge of Lovers in Mariinsky Park -- lately has become a gathering spot for pro-government demonstrators who are trying to counter the anti-government EuroMaidan protests.
The bridge was a popular spot for romantic dates
and for making marriage proposals. Lovers would etch their names in padlocks and fasten them to the bridge.
Now the bridge is a strategic divide separating protesters from police.
The entrance is blocked by benches, tires and garbage dumpsters, objects put there by EuroMaidan demonstrators to slow a police attack on their positions.
Police patrol the pro-government side of one of Kyiv’s largest and most scenic parks.
