Kiev (Kyiv) city guide for Ukraine visitors and travellers. Kiev Ukraine places of interest, attractions photos and info.

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Kiev (Kyiv) Ukraine city history articles

• Middle Ages through 17th century
• 18th century - 1917 Revolution
• Early Soviet Rule and World War II
• Post-WWII Soviet Rule
• Kiev modern times

After 57 years as the capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic of the Soviet Union Kiev city in 1991 became the capital of independent Ukraine.

The Kiev city was the site of mass protests over the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election by supporters of opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko beginning November 22, 2004 at Independence Square. Smaller counter-protests in favor of Viktor Yanukovych also took place. Kiev city of Ukraine hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 on May 19 and May 21 in the Palace of Sports.