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- Ukrainian Crafts
- St. Sophia Cathedral
- Famous Kyivities - Zino Davidoff
- Working in Ukraine
- Ukraine's Political framework
- Kyiv In Your Pocket in iPaper
- MOLODIST FEST
- Driving in Kyiv
- Tourist Information
- Palaces for the Masses
- History
- Jewish Kyiv
- Kyiv vs. Kiev
- Golden Domes of Kyiv
- Trinity at Pyrihovo
- Cover Photos
- Around Lypky
- Kyiv Beaches
- Literary Monuments
- Kyiv Days
- Between legend and fact
- Back to the USSR
- Where to find us
- Ukrainian cuisine
- Parks & Gardens
- What's in a name?
- Chernobyl
- One day walking tour
- Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggst)
- Country info
- Beer in Ukraine
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Country info
All you need to know for a successful stay in Ukraine...AlcoholUkrainian beer (pyvo) is quite tasty and extremely cheap to boot.... -
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.... -
Between legend and fact
Richard’s Castle15 Andreyesky Spusk St.There is a myth in Kyiv that the city’s “medieval castle” once played host to English King Richard the Lionheart, who apparently visited the castle during the 12th century, either on his way to or way back from the Crusades.... -
One day walking tour
In case you are just passing through or simply have a short attention span, we have designed the following self-guided tour to allow you to visit most of Kyiv’s notable points of interest in one day.... -
History
Ukraine’s story is in many ways a chronicle of occupation by neighbouring countries, but the current independent state is also heir to a rich Slavic legacy.... -
Famous Kyivities - Zino Davidoff
Zino Davidoff was actually a failed violinist and rather poor before his workaholic nature and taste for the finer things helped him break into Europe’s cigar and cigarette market.... -
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.... -
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.... -
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.... -
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.... -
MOLODIST FEST
The greatest movie event in UkraineThis festival for young directors is Kyiv’s biggest annual cultural event....
Kyiv vs. Kiev
I like Kyiv better than Kiev.
Really, Volodymyr? It's a sign provincialism to insist on your own interpretation, since names of cities have varied over the years and the world doesn't march to your drum. Prague is Praha in Czech, Warsaw is Warszawa in Polish, but I suppose these countries are mature enough not to worry that someone else calls it by a historical name which happens to be different.
No argument from me, but there's the whole world out there that uses Kiev. I've got an atlas from the 1950's that uses Kiev. But, hey, if you want us to use Kyiv, then Kyiv it is. Whatever you call it, it's still one of my favorite destinations.
Kyiv. Simply because, if the representatives of the people say it's capital is to be called Kyiv, then it is to be called Kyiv. Period. Anything else is a deliberate show of disrespect.