Kyiv - capital of Ukraine, an area of 827 square meters. Km. The city is located in the northern part of Ukraine on the verge of mixed forests and forest-steppe, the middle reaches of the Dnieper. History of Kyiv rooted antiquity. According to archaeologists Kyiv emerged a few thousand years BC. In VI. Kyiv became feudal city. Kyiv since time immemorial attracted artisans and merchants due to geographical location. So Kyiv gradually became a major trade and craft center in Eastern Europe. During the reign of Prince Oleg of Novgorod, Kyiv became the capital of the mighty Slavic state - Kievan Rus. In Kiev adopted Christianity. During the Second World War, Kyiv was captured invaders. City was released November 6, 1943 Today Kyiv largest industrial center of Ukraine. Kyiv - transport, rail and aviation hub. In Kiev, represented by pearls history of Ukraine as Saint Sophia Cathedral, Golden Gate, Pechersk Lavra.