Kyiv is one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Eastern
Europe.
Kyiv has played a pivotal role in the development of the East
Slavic civilization as well as in the modern Ukrainian nation.
Founded 1500 years ago, Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine and Kyiv
region.
The name Kyiv is said to derive from the name of Kiy (also Kyi), one
of four legendary founders of the city (brothers Kiy, Shchek, Khoryv,
and sister Lybid).
The legend is widely recognized as a source of Kyiv's mythology and,
accordingly, urban naming.
Kyiv was founded in the latter half of the 5th, or the early 6th
century, and in 1982 its 1,500th anniversary was officially
celebrated.
On February 24, 2023 Russia attacked Ukraine and Kyiv, starting an
unprovoked war against Ukraine. You now have a chance to support
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