Holidays in Ukraine have always been very popular among Russians. But if in the summer thousands of tourists flock to the shores of the Black Sea, then in autumn it is time to thoroughly get acquainted with the capital of this republic - the city of Kiev. Moreover, this metropolis, whose history goes back more than a millennium, is able to impress and pleasantly surprise.
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Even in ancient times, Kiev earned the name "Mother of Russian cities", because it was he who actually was the first capital of the first Slavic state. Today it is the sixth most populous city in Europe. Today's Kiev combines a variety of features: huge layers of ancient history are hidden behind a modern metropolitan image, and Orthodox shrines coexist with fashionable entertainment venues.
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Getting to Kiev is very easy. Flights, trains and buses run regularly from Moscow. In addition, the absence of a visa regime between Russia and Ukraine also makes travel to the Ukrainian capital easier.
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As befits a metropolis, in Kiev you will find a wide variety of hotels designed for different economic opportunities. But it is better, of course, to book a room in a suitable hotel in advance.
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It is enough to flip through the usual guidebook to make sure: you need to come to Kiev for a few days, otherwise there is a risk of seeing only a very small fraction of local attractions.
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The capital of Ukraine has more than twenty museums and twenty-five theaters, which regularly host performances by local and foreign performers. You will find over a dozen cinemas here. The special pride of Kiev is the planetarium - one of the largest in the post-Soviet space.
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It is no coincidence that Kiev is considered one of the greenest cities in the world. There are many parks, alleys and squares in the city. For nature lovers, there is an opportunity to visit the local botanical parks.
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It is not at all possible to list all the historical sights of Kiev. We point out that among tourists visiting the capital of Ukraine, the famous Khreshchatyk and Kiev Golden Gate are especially popular, and, of course, the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra - an Orthodox complex of temples that originates in the 11th century from the caves dug by the first local monks. In a word, Kiev is just one of those cities that "it is better to see once than hear seven times." Many Russian tourists have already included it in their list of must-see places.
