St. Sophia's Cathedral consists of some very beautiful buildings. There are gold cupolas on the top of the building. In the 11th century Kyiv had battles with the Pechenehy tribes who destroyed the lands. Kyivites got a great victory over the enemy and built the Cathedral there. The word "Sophia" means "wisdom" in Greek. St. Sophia was the first place of education in Kyiv Rus. The ruler Prince Yaroslav the Wise found the first library and opened the first school for children in the Cathedral. The Cathedral is famous for the mosaic figure of Virgin Mary. It is also famous for fresco paintings on its walls. The fresco pictures tell about the family of Yaroslav the Wise and hunting, dances and performances of musicians. There is a sarcophagus of Yaroslav the Wise in the cathedral. St. Sophia is a great sight to visit.
