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• MOLODIST FEST

  
  The greatest movie event in UkraineThis festival for young directors is Kyiv’s biggest annual cultural event....

• Literary Monuments

  
  One of the most prominent figures of Ukrainian culture is the well-known Taras Shevchenko, the renowned poet who’s likeness is cast in dozens of monuments throughout the country....

• Country info

  
  All you need to know for a successful stay in Ukraine...AlcoholUkrainian beer (pyvo) is quite tasty and extremely cheap to boot....

• Kyiv vs. Kiev

  
  No, this is not a fixture in the Ukrainian football league. These are the Ukrainian and Russian spellings, respectively, of the city to which this guide is dedicated....

• Kyiv Days

  
  Every dog has its day and every Ukrainian city has one too. This year, Kyiv Day will be celebrated on May 27....

• Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggst)

  
  Ukrainian kids have not yet adopted the western tradition of hunting for Easter eggs on Easter Sunday yet, but that is not to say the egg has no role to play in a Ukrainian Easter; far from it in fact....

• Jewish Kyiv

  
  There has been a significant Jewish community in Kyiv for more than a thousand years. At the turn of the 20th Century, Kyiv was one of the most important centers of Jewish culture in Eastern Europe....

• Parks & Gardens

  
  “Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on.” Although temperatures in Kyiv can soar in the summer months, it is possible to beat the heat....

• What's in a name?

  
  The story behind the name “Kyiv” goes back hundreds of years to the mythical foundation of the city....

• St. Sophia Cathedral

  
  Ukraine’s going to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of St Sophia Cathedral on September 21. St....

• Palaces for the Masses

  Every day thousands of passengers in Kyiv use the most convenient and reliable public transportation system, the metro....

• Where to find us

  Wherever you are, now you can order the Kyiv in Your Pocket to be posted to your home. Your copy of the guide will be send by air mail....

• Driving in Kyiv

  
  Most westerners will find driving Kyiv’s main thoroughfares relatively easy. The problems kick in when you drive anywhere outside these well-surfaced and signposted routes....