Amazing Kiev

21/07/2020

Tourists and Orthodox pilgrims alike flock to the Lavra, set on 28 hectares of grassy hills above the Dnipro River in Pechersk. It's easy to see why tourists come: the monastery's cluster of gold-domed churches is a feast for the eyes, the hoard of Scythian gold rivals that of the Hermitage, and the underground labyrinths lined with mummified monks are exotic and intriguing. For pilgrims, the rationale is much simpler: to them, this is the holiest ground in the country.

20/06/2020

From ‘Bessarabka’, walk up one of the steep vulytsi (streets) that lead to the highest part of the city, and choose a cafe for brunch near the 11th-century Zoloti Vorota (Golden Gates). Eat some varenyky – Ukrainian dumplings that are made with both sweet and savoury fillings. Near to Zoloti Vorota is the gorgeous St Sophia's cathedral. Climb to the top of the bell tower for a panoramic view of Kyiv: the exquisite and colourful buildings of Sofiyska Square and St Michael's monastery below, and on the horizon, the districts of the left bank of the River Dnieper.

19/05/2020

Begin your day in the very heart of Kyiv, underneath the angel statue on Maydan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square, signposted 'Maidan'). Some of the most important events in Ukraine’s history have taken place on Maydan. It’s also the start of the city's central street, vul Khreshchatyk. This wide boulevard is a pedestrian zone at weekends, so a walk along it is a good way to do some people-watching. At the end of Khreshchatyk is Bessarabsky Rynok: pop in to see the fruit and vegetable bazaar, almost unchanged since Soviet times.

29/04/2020

How to spend a perfect weekend in Kyiv?
A colourful maze of old, hilly streets, with golden-domed cathedrals and pretty parks in the centre, Kyiv is one of Europe's most atmospheric cities. But Ukraine's capital is more than just a place to wander through: beneath the beautifully scruffy surface are great (and cheap) places to eat, drink and party. Kyiv is the ideal size for a weekend trip: there are plenty of neighbourhoods to explore over a couple of days, but it's small enough to walk between most places at your own pace.

06/04/2020

A colourful maze of old, hilly streets, with golden-domed cathedrals and pretty parks in the centre, Kyiv is one of Europe's most atmospheric cities. But Ukraine's capital is more than just a place to wander through: beneath the beautifully scruffy surface are great (and cheap) places to eat, drink and party. Kyiv is the ideal size for a weekend trip: there are plenty of neighbourhoods to explore over a couple of days, but it's small enough to walk between most places at your own pace.

31/03/2020

Considering population Kyiv is among the 10 largest cities of Europe. Its historical path is related to the great political and cultural events in Europe and represented in many age-old architectural monuments. 2148 objects of history and culture are located on the territory of Kyiv. Among them are over 100 museums 33 theatres and theatres-studios 53 cultural buildings 140 libraries, 20 concert organizations and independent musical collectives that are working in the capital of Ukraine.

13/03/2020

he name Kiev is said to derive from the name of Kiy (also Kyi), one of four legendary founders of the city (brothers Kiy, Shchek, Khoryv, and sister Lybid). They founded the city in the 5th century A.D. The legend is widely recognized as a source of Kiev's mythology and, accordingly, urban naming...

22/02/2020

Following the collapse of the Soviet Union and Ukrainian independence in 1991, Kiev remained Ukraine's capital and experienced a steady influx of ethnic Ukrainian migrants from other regions of the country.
During the country's transformation to a market economy and electoral democracy, Kiev has continued to be Ukraine's largest and wealthiest city.

22/02/2020

In 1918, after the Ukrainian National Republic declared independence from Soviet Russia, Kiev became its capital. From 1921 onwards Kiev was a city of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, which was proclaimed by the Red Army, and, from 1934, Kiev was its capital.
The city was almost completely ruined during World War II but quickly recovered in the postwar years, remaining the Soviet Union's third-largest city.

04/02/2020

With our friendly local guides you will see main historical sights in central Kyiv. Tour includes Independence Square, St Michael’s Cathedral, St Andrew’s Church, Peizazhna alley, St Sophia Cathedral, Golden Gates and much more...

29/01/2020

13/01/2020

On January 13, the entire Slavic world also celebrates the Old New Year (according to the Orthodox calendar)!
Happy holiday! Best wishes!!!