Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine

Kyiv is the capital of

Ukraine

• Kyiv, the capital of

Ukraine, is one of

the oldest cities of

Eastern Europe. It is

situated on the hilly right bank and on the low left bank of the Dnieper River.

• Kyiv is the

historic, political,

religious , scientific , and cultural center of Ukraine.

Kyiv`s railway station

• It is also the largest city ( 2.5 mln. ) of the country, and one of the largest industrial centers, and an

important transport and communications hub.

Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv and Lybid

• According to the Rus Primary Chronicle, the founders of Kyiv were the brothers Kyi, Shchek, and Khoryv, leaders of the Slavonic Polianian tribe. The city was named after the eldest, Kyi.
• Kyiv was founded in the latter half of the 5 th , or the early 6 th century.

Kyiv is more than fifteen hundred years old. That`s why it is rich in numerous historical monuments and ancient buildings.

Kyiv – Pechers`ka Lavra

Kyiv – Pechers`ka Lavra

Kyiv – Pechersk Monastery

was first mentioned in « A Tale

of Bygone Years » by Nestor the

Chronicler under the tear of 1051.

According to Nestor the Chronicler

the history of the Kyiv –Pechersk

Monastery was closely connected

with the caves. The monastery

received the name « Pechersk»

from these caves, which were origi

nally inhabited by monks. The

Monastery received the status of

Lavra in 1688.

The Sophia Cathedral

The Sophia Cathedral or St.

Sophia of Kyiv was built during

Reign of Prince Yaroslav the

Wise in honour a great victory

gained by the Kyivans at this

site over the Pechenehy, who

had been constantly threaten

ing Kyiv and devastating Rus

Lands.

The Sophia Cathedral

Of unique value, from the

scientific and the artistic

points of view, are the

ancient mosaic decorations

in the cathedral, which or-

nament the principal altar,

the central dome, the

arches and pillars. Many

ancient frescos were disco

vered as a result of

research work in the

cathedral.

The Cathedral and the entire set of buildings are of great cultural value for the Ukrainian people. It has therefore been declared a state monument – museum.

Mykhailivskyi Cathedral

• Mykhailivskyi Cathedral was built in 1108 - 1118 on the territory of the Mykhailivskyi Monastery. It was built by grandson of Yaroslav the Wise.His name was Svyatopolk Izyaslavovych.
• The cathedral was decorated with frescos and mosaics. In 1934 - 35 the cathedral was took apart. Some specimens of art haven`t come down to us. us.

Andriivskyi Uzviz

• Andriivskyi Uzviz is one of the best known historic streets and a main tourist attraction in Kyiv. It is the shortest way from the historic Old,or Upper Town, to the commercial Podil. The first buildings were put there in the 17 th century.
• During the 18 th and 19 th centuries, craftspeople lived in the street.

Although they are long gone, this is one of the best areas to find traditional crafts and arts.

Khreschatyk is the main street of Kyiv. It is very impressive any time of the year, but in spring this street is especially beautiful when chestnut trees, the symbol of Kyiv, are in blossom.

Khreschatyk

Maidan Nezalezhnosti

• The center of Kyiv (Maidan Nezalezhnosti and Khreschatyk Street) becomes a large outdoor party place at night during summer months, with thousands of people having good time in nearby clubs and outdoor cafes .

Bohdan Khmelnytsky Square

The Kyiv funicular

The Kyiv funicular connects

the historic Uppertown, and

the lower part of Podil

through the steep hill over-

seeing the Dnipro River.

The funicular was construc-

ted during 1902-1905, and

Was first opened to the

Public on 7 May, 1905.

Mariinskyi PARK

Kyiv is a very green city. There are so many parks in it that it seems to be covered with a green blanket in summer.

The Puppet Theatre

KYIV`S CIRCUS

On the banks of Dnipro

There some places in

the city, on the

banks of the Dnipro,

from which you can

admire the picturesque

panorama of our

capital.

Kyiv is the largest ancient center of national Ukrainian culture. There are 20 museums, 1300 libraries, 41 theatres,66 parks .