Kyiv - the capital of Ukraine
The spelling 'Kyiv' conveys the word in Ukrainian, while the word 'Kiev' is the Russian translation.
Kyiv is the capital of the state with the population of 3 million people. It is famous for its churches and cathedrals, museums, theaters, green parks, and chestnuts in blossom.
Here arte some Kyiv views.
A bridge across the Dnipro River and Vydubetsky Monastery.
Andriivsky Slope. The view to Podol.
Foot bridge over the Dnipro.
Taras Shevchenko National Opera and ballet House.
Mariinsky Palace, President's official residence.
Monument to Ukrainian national hero, the leader of Independence War 1654, Bogdan Khmelnytsy.
Kyiv's main square - Independence Square
Volodymyrsky Cathedral 19th c.
Kyiv is well-known for its churches gold domes. St. Sophia of Kyiv, National Preserve.
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Last modified March 9, 2001