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The
capital of Ukraine, Kiev (Kyiv) is the most important industrial,
cultural, historical and political center of Ukraine. According
to the legend, the city was founded in 482 by three brothers, a
prince of a Slavic tribe named Kyy, his two younger brothers and
their sister, Lybid. And during the last 15 centuries, Kyiv has
become one of the most beautiful and populous (3 million residents)
cities in Europe.
It's
impossible to visit Kyiv and not fall in love with this green
city, located on the banks of the Dnipro River! And everybody finds
something special in its charm. Some people spend hours looking at
the gold domes of the many cathedrals and churches on Kyiv's
hills. Other tourists explore the historic architecture of the town
that very often has monuments from the Stone Age (40-10 B.C.) to our
days just several meters from one to another. But many visitors just
like to walk along Kiev spacious streets and boulevards, which are
lined with chestnut and poplar, and look at the open and smiling
faces of this magic city's people. And what could be more
interesting than learning the history and culture of Ukraine by
visiting museums, art galleries and theaters? Ukrainians have made a
spirited effort to preserve their cultural traditions and customs.
There are so many art galleries and exhibitions, historical
museums and outdoor museums, and villages displaying
buildings, crafts, and living conditions of the last century.
And
don't forget to visit the Kyiv Opera House, home to a very
good opera company and to a ballet company of considerable talent
and an expansive repertoire.
Kyiv
always has something special to offer for its guest:
Museums,
unforgettable monuments and excursions for tourists,
The
best educational programs at
one of the oldest and most prestigious Ukrainian institutes of
higher learning, Kyiv State University and Polytechnic University,
for foreign students; and
and
Profitable business contacts with Ukrainian businessmen and
scientists for visitors who come to Kiev with a business purpose.
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