Language
by caprice_222
Ukraine is a bilingual country. People speak both Russian and Ukrainian - sometimes in the same sentence. Ukrainien has the same relationship to Russian that Spanish has to Italian: its related, but complitely distinct. Its also softer and gentler-sounding. The country's Russified east speaks mostly Russian, and its nationalist west speaks mostly Ukrainian. Kiev, in the center of the country, usually speaks Russian, but street signs and advertising are usually in Ukrainian. Of'course, most visitors to Ukraine will speak english, which is common enough among kiev's young people. A few words of guide-book ukrainian or russian will go a long way with flattered natives. German is sometimes spoken among older residents
Kiev knew it's bad time...
by Tanechka
Kiev knew it's bad time and now city is going through a good time. Time of renewing. A lot of the buildings in the center are under a reconstruction, the same about the roads. Even so called 'sleeping' districts are getting their new face.
Current Situation Updates
by Dialing
The most comprehensive reviews are at
www.kyivpost.com
www.5tv.com.ua (incl. video-reports) The final results of re-elections (21/11 and 26/12) would be announced/confirmed on January 9th, 2005. The solemn inagauruation of new President is being expected to be held in January 12-15th.
TAK!!!
St. Alexander Catholic Church
by OlenaKyiv
It is worth to take your time and spend some time inside of St. Alexander Roman-Catholic church. There were some views that its builders' were not much successful in creating reach decor. I think maybe there is a part of truth; however, I think that simplicity of the church draws attention and high spirits. A lot of light coming from windows gives a thought of purity.
Sofiya Kievskaya Complex. Sofiysky Cathedral 5
by bugulma
To visit the cathedral is the must!! You may enjoy iconostasis, architecture as well as wonderful mosaics and frescoes. Besides you may see the ancient graves of the first Russian Princes. Since 1990 Sofiya Cathedral is on the geritage list of UNESCO.
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Inside St Volodmyrs cathedral4
Massive neo-classical style building in Kiev
Small shops and colonials in Kiev
Khreshchatyk Street in Kiev
