If I was asked what my favorite city is I would say without hesitation that it’s Kiev. If only once you visited Kiev you are sure to feel like coming back there again and again. Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. It is one of the largest European cities. More than three million people live there. Kiev is situated on the Dnepr, the longest and most beautiful river of Ukraine. The capital of Ukraine is an ancient city. Its history goes back to the 5th century.

Numerous churches remind the visitor, that Kiev has always been the centre of Slavonic culture. Among them one should mention St. Vladimir’s Cathedral, St. Sophia’s Cathedral, St. Andrew’s Church and Pecherskaya Lavra. There are many museums, monuments, theatres in Kiev. If you are keen on fine art you should visit the Museum of Western Art, the Museum of the Ukrainian Culture, The Russian Art Museum.

Kiev is a busy political, economic and industrial centre of this country. Its numerous enterprises produce machines and precision instruments, TV-sets and electronic equipment, chemicals and textiles and all kinds of consumer goods.

Kiev is the seat of the Supreme Council and the Cabinet of Ministers.
President of Ukraine lives and works there. Not only inhabitants of Kiev but all citizens are proud of their capital.