Kiev (or Kyiv) is the capital  of Ukraine. It is also its largest city. 

Kiev stretches for the space of more than 20 km along the picturesque banks of the biggest Ukrainian river — Dnieper. Its square consists 827 sq.km. The population of Kiev is about 3 millions people.

The capital of Ukraine has got great cultural potential.  It is one of the oldest cities of Europe : it was founded more than 1500 years ago, therefore there are many historical places in it.  There are more than 30 museums, about 200 unique architectural monuments, 33 theatres and more than 60 parks.

There are many historical places in Kiev. For example, St Sophia Cathedral, which was built in the 11th century, Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra that was founded in the 11th century, St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, which was ruined and recently completely restored, St. Andrew’s church in baroque style.