Kyiv - Wikipedia
WEBKyiv (also spelled Kiev) is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2022, its population was 2,952,301, making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center in Eastern Europe.
Kyiv | Points of Interest, Map, Facts, & History | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Ukraine. Kyiv, chief city and capital of Ukraine. A port on the Dnieper (Dnipro) River and a large railroad junction, it is a city with an ancient and proud history. As the centre of Kyivan (Kievan) Rus, the first eastern Slavic state, 1,000 years ago, it acquired the title “Mother of Rus Cities.”
Top 10 Things to Do in Kiev, Ukraine - National Geographic
WEBJul 1, 2018 · Top 10 Things to Do in Kiev, Ukraine. Saint Sophia Cathedral is one of many stunning churches in Kiev, Ukraine. Photograph by MediaProduction, Getty Images. TRAVEL. Discover the Best of...
History of Kyiv - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Kyiv (Kiev), officially begins when it was founded in 482, but the city may date back at least 2,000 years. Archaeologists have dated the oldest known settlement in the area to 25,000 BC. [1]
Kyiv travel - Lonely Planet | Ukraine, Europe
WEB01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. St Sophia's Cathedral. The interior is the most astounding aspect of Kyiv's oldest standing church. Many of the mosaics and frescoes are original, dating back to 1017–31, when… Kyevo-Pecherska Lavra.
Kyiv summary | Britannica
WEBKyiv , also spelled Kiev, City (pop., 2008: 2,745,006), capital of Ukraine, located along the Dnieper River. It was founded in the 6th or 7th century, and by the late 9th century its princes had expanded their territory to establish the state of Kyivan Rus. In 1240 it was destroyed by the Mongols of the Golden Horde.
Kyiv – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBDec 9, 2023 · Kyiv ( Ukrainian: Київ, also transliterated Kiev from Russian: Киев) is the capital of Ukraine, as well as the country's largest and most vibrant city. It is a city where the golden domes of Orthodox cathedrals sit amidst royal palaces and the grey concrete of Soviet Brutalist buildings. Understand [ edit]
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