Kyiv, Ukraine

Kyiv (Київ) is an old, beautiful, green city situated on the banks of the Dnipro River and administered as the Kyiv Capital City Area, the capital of Ukraine. Kyiv is among the top 10 largest cities in Europe. Established in the 6th century AD, it was the capital of ancient Slavic and Rus civilizations. Today, the city is a business, financial, economic, educational, and cultural center of Ukraine. People living in Kyiv are very friendly and welcome tourists and visitors who come to study, work, or explore the city.

Kyiv is home to several excellent universities, such as the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and the NTUU KPI Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. The city is famous for its parks, gardens, museums, galleries, theaters, restaurants, nightclubs, and other attractions. Major landmarks include the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery, the Golden Gate, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the Kyiv Opera House, the Kyiv Botanical Gardens, the Podil district, and many other notable sites. Sikorsky International Airport Kyiv and Boryspil International Airport serve the area.