Kiev Travel Guide

 

Kiev (Ru. Киев) or Kyiv (Uk. Київ), Ukraine's capital, is located in the north-central part of the country on the banks of the Dnieper River (see map). With a population of 2,691,000 inhabitants (2005), it is Ukraine's largest city and the nation's most important center of industry, culture, history and politics.

 

One of the oldest cities in northern Europe, Kyiv was a commercial center by the 5th century and became the capital of Kiev-Rus in the 9th century. It remained one of Europe's most powerful cities right up until the 13th century. During this time it gained the distinction of "the Mother of all Rus", the birthplace of Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian nationalities.

 

 

Kiev has since regained its distinction as one of Europe's greatest capitals. The sheer beauty of the city is sure to mesmerize even the most veteran of travelers. Chestnut lined streets, numerous parks and public gardens provide a storybook like backdrop for Kiev's famous gold domed churches and cathedrals. Galleries, museums and historical monuments, tell of the city's proud and often tragic past. Only after seeing these sites does one begin to understand and appreciate the true resilience of this city and its citizens.

 

 

 

 

Phoning Kiev
+ 380 (Country Code) + 44 (City Code) + Telephone Number
For a complete list of Ukraine and CIS Dialing Codes, follow the link.

 

 

 

Independent Kiev Guides

Kostya K Languages: English (fluent) Availability: Mondays to Fridays - anytime Fee: $15 per hour Resume: view Kostya's CV Contact Info: email, cell phone Contact Guides: members / non-members
Vera K Languages: English (fluent), German (interm.) Availability: weekends - all day Mondays to Fridays - evenings after 6pm Fee: $15 per hour Resume: view Vera's CV Contact Info: email, cell phone, ICQ Contact Guides: members / non-members
Victoria D Languages: English (fluent) Availability: 7 days a week - 9am to 9pm Fee: $10 per hour Resume: view Victoria's CV Contact Info: email, cell phone Contact Guides: members / non-members
Yevgeniya K Languages: English (fluent), German (interm.) Availability: weekends - anytime Fee: $15 per hour Resume: view Evgeniya's CV Contact Info: email, cell phone Contact Guides: members / non-members

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Kiev Weather (click for 3, 5 & 11 day forecast)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Resources for Kiev, Ukraine

• Wiki: Kiev (eng)
• Kyiv Post: Political, business and cultural news reports from Kyiv
• Kiev or Kyiv?: CBC News article on spelling of Ukraine's capital
• Official website of Basketball Club Kyiv
• Official website of Football Club Dynamo Kyiv
• Sites below are in Russian. To translate the web page, click on Google Translate and enter the site address.
• Official web portal of the Kiev city administration
• Kiev2000.ru: City information portal