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September 30, 2024
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Top theatres and cinemas in Kyiv
The Ukrainian capital is called the Mecca of a true theatregoer, because there are more than a dozen temples of Melpomene here. Each one has its own history and repertoire. Which theatres in Kyiv are worth seeing?
September 26, 2024
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Top parks
Where to go for a walk in Kyiv? Of course, in the capital's picturesque parks.
September 26, 2024
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Popular locations for filming in Kyiv
Kyiv is becoming increasingly popular for video shoots and clips. In 2010, the number of requests for filming in Kyiv — both from domestic and foreign companies — was 187. In 2016 it rose to 510, in 2018, the number of requests increased to 1,002, and in 2019, the city received 730 applications for filming.
September 25, 2024
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Top military-historical monuments of modern Kyiv
Glorious and heroic Kyiv did not surrender during the World War II, as evidenced by many monuments, and it will remain standing!
September 24, 2024
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... Where a soul can rest. Parks
Kyiv is rich of picturesque parks, and they are all different: for example, in Kytaievo you can go fishing, in Peremoрy Park you can have a picnic, in Kyoto Park you can go for a walk, and in the spring you can see how beautiful sakuras bloom, in Mamaieva Sloboda you can find yourself in a completely different place in Cossack times... Depending on your wishes, you can choose a place of relaxation and rest to your heart’s content.
September 23, 2024
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... Where a soul can rest. Witnesses of ancient times
On the streets of historic Kyiv, you can find lots of ancient buildings and structures. Unbelievably, some of them are still inhabited. In particular, lots of buildings with many years of history are located in Podil. This includes the house on 7 Kontraktova Square (Square of Contracts) which is 269 years old, and the building on 6/8 Kostyantynivska Street where, according to one version, Peter I himself stayed, and Mariia Pavlenko’s estate on 37A Voloska Street, with sculptures and fine stucco work.
September 20, 2024
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... Where a soul can rest. Quiet streets
Today, there are over two thousand streets in Kyiv, and each of them has its own past and a beautiful story you will want to know. Here is historic Shovkovychna Street with many old houses and unusual buildings, and sparsely populated Liuteranska Street, and multi-coloured Vozdvyzhenka, and mysterious Borychiv Tik, and the arc-shaped Pokrovska Street, where you won’t find a single shop, cafe, or even a kiosk.
September 20, 2024
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... Where a soul can rest. Architecture as tourist magnets
Kyiv is full of architectural monuments: in general, walking around the capital, you can see about 30 different styles: from Neo-Gothic to Soviet Monumentalism. After all, the city had been formed as it is for over fourteen centuries. Each of the magnificent architectural monuments of Kyiv has an interesting and unique history.
September 19, 2024
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9 sites that will make you fall in love with Ukrainian history and the state
Kyiv, the city of contrasts Modern high-rise buildings and churches, restaurants and kiosks easily coexist here. It can be elegant and ancient at the same time, brutal and whimsical. But it is definitely unique, like all Ukrainian culture. We suggest that you accept Kyiv as it is and take a walk through 9 places after visiting which you will fall in love with the Ukrainian history and the state.
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