Киев

On this page, you will learn about Kyiv (pronounced Київ [ˈkyjiv] in Ukrainian, Киев in Russian), the capital city of Ukraine. Kyiv is situated along the banks of the Dnipro River. This historic city, one of the oldest in Eastern Europe, has a rich heritage that dates back over 1,400 years. Renowned for its iconic architectural landmarks and significant historical sites, Kyiv features impressive sights such as the golden-domed St. Michael’s Monastery and the expansive Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kyiv serves as the hub of business, education, and politics in Ukraine.

Давайте поговорим: Где находится Kиев? Найдите Киев на карте и расскажите, где он находится.

Find Kyiv on the map and describe its location in as much detail as you can. You can also use the Google Map below to learn more about the city’s location.

  1. В какой части Украины находится Киев?
  2. Недалеко от чего находится Kиев (от каких городов, какой страны)?
  3. Есть ли в Киеве озеро или река?

Давайте послушаем! Посмотрите клип из видео об экскурсии по Киеву и ответьте на вопросы. 

Watch the clips from the video about a tour around Kyiv and answer the questions as they come up in the clip. If you would like to view the activity full screen, click the arrows in the bottom right corner of the player. If needed, you have the option to adjust the playback speed by clicking on the dial icon located in the bottom right corner of the video player. If the screen is small, you access the playback speed by clicking on the 3 dots.

Давайте поговорим: Обсудите вопросы с партнёром. Старайтесь использовать полные предложения. 

Discuss the questions with your partner. Work on using complex sentences in your responses. 

  1. В каком веке был основан Киев?
  2. Как можно ездить по Киеву?
  3. Какая главная улица Киева? Что можно делать на этой улице?
  4. Что вы узнали о Майдане Незалежности? Любят ли это место киевляне и гости города?
  5. Что можно увидеть на Андреевском спуске?
  6. Какая погода в Киеве летом?
  7. Что вам понравилось в клипе о Киеве? Вы хотели бы поехать в Киев?

Follow-up activity:

The video you watched on this page only scratched the surface of what Kyiv has to offer. There is so much more to see and explore in this vibrant city. To discover the many amazing sites and places in Kyiv, visit https://oktv.ua/turizm-kiev. After exploring, report back to your classmates about the place that you found most interesting.


Image source:

Карта Украины: Peter Fitzgerald, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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