GUIDES IN UKRAINE

   Podil is one of the oldest districts of Kiev, located in the lowland between the mouth of the river Pochaina and the slopes of the Starokievskaya, Zamkova, Horevitsa, and Schekavitsa mountains. Today Podil district is the main cultural center of Kiev that attracts residents and tourists with beautiful architecture, historical monuments and bohemian atmosphere.

The house with chimeras is a modern style building, located in Kyiv. The house received its name because of sculptural ornaments, located on the front of the house and inside it, which themes - terrestrial and underwater animal world, attributes of hunting and fairy creatures.

   How can you say to your friends that you have been in Kiev if you don`t try Puzata Hata's famous dishes from national ukrainian cuisine which are absolutely delicious! So forget about your diet and shape of your hips because now it is time for Borshch, Vareniki and Kiev kotlet!

St.Michael's Cathedral (Golden Domed St. Michael Monastery). The Cathedral was found in 1108, blown up in 1937 on soviet regime command, and later on restored in 1998. Before the destruction of the Cathedral Scientists removed from the walls treasured mosaics and frescoes made by famous masters of Kievan Rus.

Where to go to rest in Kiev for all day long? Trukhaniv island is one of the best places for leasure, active sports and just for a great time spending. Trukhaniv Island is an island located on the Dnipro River opposite the historic Podil neighbourhood of the city of Kiev. Great beaches and a huge park surrounded by water - what can be better than that in summer?

Kiev Golden Gate is a monument of 12th-century fortification, one of the few that have survived to nowadays. The construction strikes visitors with its grandeur and inaccessibility: over the powerful battle tower was housed the church of the Annunciation - it was very symbolic for the Christian town. In fact the Golden Gates served as the main entrance gate to Kiev. Golden Gate was built in 1164, after they had completed the construction of the defense shafts of the New Town.

Disputes around this tract in Ukraine do not cease today.

The existing legend of the Babiy Yar is full of contradictions, inconsistencies, and someone believes in it unconditionally. One thing is clear: this is a terrible, mournful monument that came to the contemporaries from the war of 1941-1945.

The museum become a place of thinking about the past and future of humanity, a place of memory, a temple of hope and salvation. There come hundreds of thousands of people of different ages, nationalities, and religions in order to remember the victims of Chernobyl and to ensure in the unity of efforts of the entire international community.

  The restaurant of Ukrainian cuisine Hutorets na Dnipri is another wonderful family restaurant in Kiev. Excellent restaurant for various events such as anniversaries, weddings, children's parties, as well as meals with family and friends, romantic dinners, business lunches and ordinary rest near the water.

Kiev Opera and Ballet theater (Kiev Opera)  is an architectural monument of 19th century. In 1898 - after the fire of 1896, they've started construction of a new building on project of the Russian architect Viktor Schröter. Nearby the Opera theather you may also find such attractions as St. Sophia's Cathedral and Golden Gate. The performances are being held during all the season from September till the and of June annually.