Kiev, Ukraine
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This is a comprehensive archive of pictures about most wonderful places of Kiev, the Capital of Ukraine. Kyiv is a really beatiful city with its marvellous hills and unique sightseeings. Having bunch of trees and flowers it is always associated with chestnuts. Due to its favorable geographic location on the right bank of the Dnieper river Kiev grew rapidly as the commercial and handicraft center. According to a legend, Kiev was founded in the 5th century by East Slavs. The legend of Kyi, Schek and Khoryv speaks of a founder-family consisting of a Slavic tribe leader Kyi, the eldest, his brothers Schek and Khoriv, and also their sister Lybid, who founded the city. At the end of the 9th century Prince Oleg united neighboring Slavonic lands and tribes around Kiev. Kiev is situated on the Dnepr River and boasts architectural monuments that are recognized world treasures. Kiev is the largest cultural, scientific and industrial center of Ukraine, the place of religious pilgrimage and a very attractive tourist destination. Its beautiful landscapes, parks and gardens charm and captivate. Hospitable Ukrainians will be delighted to introduce Slavic culture to their foreign guests.