Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, Hero City. Located on the Dnieper river, the center of Kiev agglomeration. A separate administrative-territorial unit of Ukraine, cultural, political, socio-economic, transport, scientific and religious center of the country. In addition, Kiev is an administrative center of Kyiv region and Kyiv-Sviatoshynsky district, Kyiv region, although not included in their composition, with special legal status. Located in the North Central part of Ukraine. Kiev — the seventh most populous city in Europe after Moscow, Istanbul, London, St. Petersburg, Berlin and Madrid[7]. During its history, Kiev was the capital of the glades, Kievan Rus, the Principality of Kiev, the Ukrainian national Republic, Ukrainian people's Soviet Republic, Ukrainian state, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, and since 1991 — the independent Ukraine. Because of its importance as the historic center of Russia, city called "the mother of Russian cities".
Kyiv - is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine and Europe, which was founded in about 6 to 7 century AD. According to legend, its founders were three brothers - Kyi, Horeb, cheeks and their sister Lybid. Named in honor of his older brother. Kyiv became the center of origin of the great Kievan Rus state. In the past there ruled prominent princes, including Yaroslav the Wise and Vladimir Monomakh, are united and strengthened state. As a result the Board grand princes Kyiv bloomed and spread his fame throughout Europe. At the time of Kievan Rus, Kiev knyhopysannya developing education and culture
