Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine

one of the largest and oldest cities in Europe. Located

in the middle reaches of the Dnieper River in northern Dnieper. Political, social and economic, transport and educational and scientific center. A separate administrative unit within Ukraine and the administrative center of the Kiev region. The regional center of Kyiv-Svyatoshinsky district. Administrative of the Kiev area not included. Location central authorities of Ukraine, foreign missions, headquarters of most companies and associations operating in Ukraine.

majestic structure

the center of Kyiv, close to the Palace of the

President of Ukraine

Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky, who entered the history of Ukraine as

an outstanding military leader, statesman

Rus from the reign of Yaroslav the Wise (1019-1054 biennium)
just

under its walls gathered Kiev Veche.

of the Dnieper, at high Dnieper hills. The first monks

who settled in the current Lavra, settled in caves - and from there came the name of the monastery

Katia Ostapenko