Тема: Цікаві місця Києва

The capital of our country is beautiful and ancient city, its Kyiv.

What do you know about the history of Kyiv?

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The history of Kyiv

Kyiv is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, its official history dating to the 5th century, although settlement on this location was present since much earlier. According to an ancient legend, Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was founded by three brothers, Kyi, Schek and Khoryv, and their sister Lybid. Kyiv means the City of Kyi.

By late 9th century Kyiv became the chef-lieu of the emerging state of the Eastern Slavic tribes, and between the 10th and early 13th century, it reached its golden age as the capital of the first Ukrainian state known today as Kyiv Rus, which predated modern Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.

In 1654 Kyiv was liberated from the commonwealth by Cossack Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky. During these two centuries, Kyiv experienced growing Russification and Russian immigration. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Kyiv became the capital of independent Ukraine and it is now quickly learning the role of a large European capital.

 

True or false

Kyiv is one of the youngest cities in Europe.

Kyiv was founded by four brothers.

Kyiv means the City of Kyi.

To the first Ukrainian state known today as Kyiv Rus predated modern Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.

In 1654 Kyiv was liberated from the commonwealth by Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Kyiv became the capital of independent Ukraine and at that time, Kyiv is а large American capital.

As you know, Kyiv has long and interesting history and it appears in famous places.

Places of Interest in Kyiv

Ukraine has a long history and rich culture. That is why there are many places of interest there.

It is natural that the capital of the country, Kyiv, has the greatest number of them. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe. From time immemorial Kyiv has been the centre of Slavonic culture. There are many ancient cathedrals and churches, museums and monuments, beautiful streets and squares in it.

The main street of Kyiv is certainly Khreshchatyk. If you have never been to Kyiv you should start your sightseeing there. The street is only one kilometre long but very impressive. Kyiv is famous for its Kyivo-Pecherska

Lavra. More than 80 buildings were constructedon its territory during 900 years of the monastery’s existence.

Tourists always go to have a look at the monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, the outstanding Ukrainian statesman and military leader. There are many other places of interest in Kyiv.

One of them is the State Historical Museum of Ukraine. There are more than 50,000 exhibits on display. The exposition tells us about the history of Ukraine and its culture from antiquity to the present days. The Golden Gates, the Andreyevskaya Church, the monuments to Prince Volodymyr and Taras Shevchenko are worth seeing.

Kyiv Shevchenko Opera and Ballet House, Kyiv Ivan Franko Drama Theatre are well-known all over the country. Any place is interesting in its own way and visiting it we come to know and love this country more.

Questions:

1. Is Kyiv an ancient city?

2. How old is Kyiv?

3. What is the main street in Kyiv?

4. What is Kyiv famous for?

5. Is Kyiv a garden city?

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