1. Kyiv – the Capital of Ukraine
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2. Kyiv – the Capital of Ukraine
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. It's one of the oldest cities of Europe.
Kyiv is situated on the picturesque banks of the Dnieper river. The population of Kyiv is about 3 million.
Kyiv is a large political, industrial and cultural centre. Kyiv is a seat of the higher body of state power of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada. Kyiv is a scientific centre. The Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is here. Kyiv's cultural life is rich and varied. There are many theatres, museums, exhibitions in Kyiv.
Kyiv's theatres are well-known. The famous National Opera and Ballet Theatre and other theatres are greatly appreciated by the Kyivites and the guests of the city.

3. The most important educational institutions of Ukraine are in Kyiv
The most important educational institutions of Ukraine are in Kyiv. The National Ukrainian University named after Shevchenko is in the centre of the capital.
Kyiv is famous for its monuments. The monument to Prince Volodymyr in the picturesque park on the Dnieper hills has become a simbol of the ancient city.
Kyiv is the Hero-City. In the park of Immortal Glory there is an obelisk in honour of those who fell in the battles of the Second World War.
A lot of tourists come to Kyiv.
The central street of the capital is Khreshchatyk. There are many fine buildings in Khreshchatyk.
Kyiv is especially beautiful in spring when the famous Kyiv chestnut trees are in blossom.

4. The Golden Gate

5. "Golden Gate" - the main gate of ancient Kyiv , a monument of defensive architecture of Kievan Rus , one of the oldest buildings dating from Eastern Europe [1] , a symbol of Kyiv [2]. The name received similar to the Golden Gate in Istanbul ( Constantinople ) [3 ].

6. The Kyiv Pecherska Lavra

7. Dormition Kyiv- Pechersk Lavra - one of the largest Orthodox shrines of Ukraine, the attraction of history and architecture. Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1051 [1] Kyiv-Pechersk monastery was a center of Orthodox Christianity in Kievan Rus . Stauropegic Patriarch of Constantinople ( ) ; 1688 received the status of Lavra monastery .

8. Khreshchatyk street

9. Khreshchatyk - the main street of Kyiv, located in the Crypt and the Shevchenko district, the area Bessarabka. Length km, direction - from the northeast to the southwest. It starts from the European Square, passing through Independence Square and ends area of ​​Bessarabia. At Khreshchatyk posted Kyiv City Council and Kyiv City State Administration, Main Post Office, Ministry of Agriculture, State Committee for Television and Radio, Central Department Store, Bessarabian market. By pryluchayutsya street Khreshchatyk Alley of Heroes Hundreds of Heaven, street Architect Gorodetsky, Prorizna and Bohdan Khmelnytsky.

10. Monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky in Kyiv

11. Bogdan (Zinovy-Bogdan) M. Khmelnitsky (nar
Bogdan (Zinovy-Bogdan) M. Khmelnitsky (nar.27 December 1595 (6 January 1596) [1] [2] - pom.27 July (6 August) 1657) - Ukrainian military, political and statesman. Cossack Hetman, Hetman head ( ). Head of Khmelnytsky - a rebellion against abuses crown gentry in Ukraine, which has grown in general, headed the Cossacks, a war of liberation against the Commonwealth. The first Cossack leaders, which was officially given the title of hetman [3]. He tried to build an independent Ukrainian state, during his concluding of the Union of Crimean Khanate, and Muscovy. The representative of the kind of Khmelnitsky.

12. Monument founded Shehek cue stick and Horeb and their sister Lydib

13. I have three brothers , one named Kiy , the other - Cheeks and the third - Horeb, and their sister - Lybid. McDermott sat on the hill where now raise Borichev and Cheeks sat on the hill, which is now called Schekavitsa and choir - the third Mount , because of what it dubbed Horyvytseyu .

14. St. Sophia Cathedral

15. Hagia Sophia - Wisdom, or Sophia of Kyiv Sophia Cathedral - Christian Cathedral in the center of Kyiv, Ukrainian monument of architecture and monumental painting of centuries, one of the few surviving buildings of Kievan Rus. One of the most important Christian shrines in Eastern Europe, the historical center of Kiev Metropolis. Contained in the territory of Sofia monastery is part of the National Reserve "Sophia" (except the cathedral, this reserve includes Golden Gate, St. Andrew's Church in Kiev Cyril Church and Sudak fortress).

16. Independence square

17. Independence ( conversation. Square ) - the central square of Kyiv [2]
Independence ( conversation. Square ) - the central square of Kyiv [2]. Located between Khreshchatyk , streets Boris Grinchenko , Sophia , had Zhytomyr, Michael, Kost'ol'na Alley of Heroes Hundreds of Heaven , street Architect Gorodetsky and Shevchenko lane .

18. Andriyivskiy uzviz

19. Andrew's Descent - street in the Podil district of Kyiv , which connects the Old Kyiv Podil . Runs from Kontraktova area to Vladimir and Tithe street . Pryluchayutsya street Intercession , Borichev Tik Frolovskaya and Vozdvizhenskaya

20. Mariyinskiy palace

21. Mariinsky Palace in Kiev, built in years the model of the palace, which was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli for Alexei Razumovsky favorite and actual husband of Empress Elizabeth. While visiting Kyiv in 1744 Elizabeth herself chose the place for it .

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