'Kyiv' or 'Kiev' — Here's why the difference is political | CBC News
Kiev was the internationally accepted English-language spelling through the Soviet period and into the first years of this century. 1. Watch a video on how to pronounce Kyiv But, according to Natalia Khanenko-Friesen, director of the Canadian Institute for Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta, the … See more
On Tuesday, CBC's chief pronunciation counsellor, Laura Carlin, said in a note that CBC would be using the Kyiv transliteration based … See more
Khanenko-Friesen says the spelling and pronunciation of "Kyiv" is significant during this "time of aggravated assault on the sovereignty and integrity of the Ukrainian state." … See more
How to pronounce and spell ‘Kyiv’, and why it matters
WEBFri 25 Feb 2022 09.33 EST. Kiev or Kyiv? As Russian forces menace the Ukrainian capital and thousands flee, the very least onlookers around the world can do is learn how to say …
Why Is Ukraine’s Capital City Now Called ‘Kyiv,’ Not ‘Kiev’?
WEBFeb 28, 2022 · In Ukrainian, it’s Київ, which gets Latinized as Kyiv. In Russian, it’s Киев —or, in English, Kiev. When the Soviet Union controlled the area during the 20th …
Kyiv not Kiev: Why spelling matters in Ukraine’s quest …
WEBOct 21, 2019 · A number of global heavyweights have recently adopted the Ukrainian-language derived “Kyiv” as their official spelling for the …
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Kyiv or Kiev? Why the Ukraine capital's name change …
WEBFebruary 25, 2022 9:06 am. The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv is being bombarded with rocket strikes, as Russia continues its offensive against its Eastern European neighbour. Photos and videos shared...
Kyiv or Kiev? Why the spellings of Ukrainian cities …
WEBApr 13, 2022 · To make names possessive, Ukrainian adds an -iv while Russian adds an -ov or -ev, because of a 12th-century sound change in Ukrainian that didn't occur in Russian, according to Michael Flier,...
Is It Kyiv or Kiev? And Why the Pronunciation Changed - WSJ
WEBAlina Dizik. March 20, 2022 11:00 am ET. Share. Resize. Listen. (2 min) Many Americans grew up pronouncing Ukraine’s capital city “key-yev.” Now they’re hearing broadcasters …
Kiev or Kyiv: Why the spelling of Ukraine's capital city …
WEBJan 24, 2022 · By Nick Duffy. Weekend Breaking News Editor. January 24, 2022 8:32 pm (Updated 11:29 pm) Like many things in Ukraine, the English-language name of the nation’s capital has become a touchstone …
Kyiv or Kiev? Why does it matter so much to Ukrainians?
WEBJun 21, 2019 · Last week the United States Board on Geographic Names (USGS) considered the appeal of the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States and replaced …
Opinion: Why we say 'Kyiv,' not 'Kiev': The political history behind ...
WEBMarch 15, 2022 · 3 min read. Have you noticed that TV anchors, diplomats and – hold onto your blue and yellow flags – even American politicians on both sides of the aisle say …
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