kyiv
Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine located on the Dnieper River, in the north of the central part of the country. It is Ukraine's most significant cultural, political, socio-economic, transport, scientific, and religious center. The city is the administrative center of the Kyiv region.
history
Archaeological excavations show that settlements on the territory of the Kyiv region existed already 15,000-25,000 years ago. According to legend, Kyiv was founded by three brothers Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv, and their sister Lybid as the center of the Polyan tribe and named in honor of the older brother in the middle of the 5th century AD.
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Kyiv is a large industrial center of Ukraine with enterprises in the light and food industry, printing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, metallurgy, and aircraft building. The services sector mainly contributes to the local economy - transport and communications, small and wholesale trade, real estate, legal and financial services.
war
The battle of Kyiv was part of the Kyiv offensive in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine for control of Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, and surrounding districts. The combatants were elements of the Russian Armed Forces and Ukrainian Ground Forces. The battle lasted from 25 February 2022 to 2 April 2022 and ended with the withdrawal of Russian forces.
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Kyiv - the city where everything begins!

Places of interest in Kyiv

Walk through the streets and visit the many small shops, restaurants, museums, and landmarks. The city has a population of three million, but in most neighborhoods, it retains its small-town vibe.


Kyiv is a city rich in monuments of culture, architecture, and art. Dozens of museums and theaters are located here. The following are the most interesting sights.

Attractions

  • St. Sophia's Cathedral
  • St. Andrew's Church
  • National Art Museum of Ukraine
  • Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery
  • Mariyinsky Palace
  • Independence Square
  • Mezhyhirya: Former Presidential Palace
  • National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine
  • St. Volodymyr's Cathedral
  • M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden
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Must visit

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Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

The oldest monastery of Rus, the main center of Russian Orthodoxy, is an object of world cultural heritage under the protection of UNESCO. The monastery was founded by the Monk Anthony of Caves as a cave monastery in 1051. The Great Lavra Bell Tower (96.5 meters, 374 steps), built-in 1731-1745.
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National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War

This grandiose memorial complex was built in 1981. The colossal 62-meter statue of the Motherland (102 meters with the pedestal), made of special stainless steel, is one of the symbols of Kyiv.
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Volodymyrska Hill Park

Volodymyr The Great Monument (1853) - the oldest sculptural monument in Kyiv, one of the symbols of the city located in Volodymyrska Hill Park. Also, you can enjoy a wonderful city view from cities hills.