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.
1. Was “Mona Lisa” painted by Picasso?
No, it was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
2. Was Mickey Mouse created by Warners?
No, it was created by Walt Disney.
3. Was the song “Imagine” written by Elvis Presley?
No, it was written by John Lennon.
4. Was the film “Titanic” directed by Alfred Hitchcock?
No, it was directed by James Cameron.
5. Was “Romeo and Juliet” written by Agatha Christie?
No, it was written by William Shakespeare.
6. Was the Parthenon built by the ancient Romans?
No, it was built by the ancient Greeks.
7. Was the telephone invented by Siemens?
No, it was invented by Alexander Bell.
8. Was America discovered by Marco Polo?
No, it was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
9. Was “The Moonlight Sonata” composed by Tchaikovsky?
No, it was composed by Beethoven.
10. Were the pyramids built in China?
No, they were built in Egypt by the ancient Egyptians.