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• St. Sophia Cathedral

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

• 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....

• Ukrainian cuisine

  
  Borshch and kasha – that’s our food. Don’t let this Ukrainian proverb fool you, there is a lot more to Ukrainian cuisine than beet soup and porridge....

• Beer in Ukraine

  
  During any walk down the main streets of Kyiv, a visitor will notice that local beers are sold at almost every kiosk and tables on sidewalks and street corners....

• Working in Ukraine

  For most of the past decade, many foreigners took advantage of Ukraine’s relaxed regulations and didn’t bother getting work permits or even visas....

• 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....

• Around Lypky

  
  Lypky is a prestigious Kyiv district located between Khreschatyk and Pechersk. The General Governor’s palace, banks, hotels, the Mariinsky Palace, and a shed load of other mansions were built here in the 18th-19th centuries....

• Golden Domes of Kyiv

  
  Since the time of Kyivan Rus, Kyiv has always been the city of glory for its many churches. The golden domes, unique architecture, and the incredible spirit always attract many pilgrims and tourists....

• Country info

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

• Trinity at Pyrihovo

  
  The ancient Trinity holiday is one of the main holidays in the Orthodox religion. It comes on the 50th day after Easter and marks the beginning of summer....

• What's in a name?

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

• Kyiv Beaches

  
  Having a real Kyiv summer means enjoying Kyiv’s summer hotspots. Though the city is hundreds kilometres form the sea, the surrounding area boasts 75 kilometres of sandy beaches....

• MOLODIST FEST

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

• 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....