and over here is an enormous chalet flanked by greco roman statues. perhaps appropriately here, the cornucopia, the sign of abundance. in front are ornamental hedges, they've been covered and winterized. this entire area has become a tourist destination. as ukrainians come to see how their former president once lived. inside the residence is palatial. a suit of armor, a billiard room. and decorations including a stuffed cat. he lived like a caesar with his own replica of a roman temple in the yard. >> he buys this building, but doesn't give this money for people who really need it. >> reporter: activists and journalists found documents dumped in the river by the house and have been drying them out. along with receipts for lavish spending, they include black lists of politicians and reporters. and plans for cracking down on protesters. yanukovych is now wanted for murder, and his house has become a museum of corruption and excess. richard engel, nbc news, outside kiev. >> what an unbelievable scene. >>> still ahead for us tonight after a break, the pri