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Places of interest in Kyiv

Ukraine has a long history and rich culture. That is why there are many places of interest there. It  is natural that the capital of the country, Kyiv, has the greatest number of them. There are many ancient cathedrals and churches, museums and monuments, beautiful streets and squares in it.

The main street of Kyiv is certainly Khreschatyk. The street is only one kilometre but very impressive.

Kyiv is famous for its Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Tourists always go to have a look at the monument to Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, the outstanding Ukrainian statesman and military leader. There are many other places of interest in Kyiv. One of them is the State Historical Museum of Ukraine. There are more than 50000 exhibits on display. The Golden Gates, the monuments to Prince Volodymyr  and Taras Shevchenko, St. Sophia Cathedral, Mykhailivska Square, Mariinsky Palace are worth seeing. 

Kyiv is the largest ancient centre of national Ukrainian culture. It is growing and is being built, it also becomes younger and more beautiful.

1. Find true and false statements. 

1. Ukraine has a long history and rich culture.
2. The main street of Kyiv is Khreschatyk.
3. Kyiv is a modern city.
4. Kyiv is famous for its towers.

2. Choose the right answer.

1. What is the main street in Kyiv?

1.      Volodymyrska street;
2.     Khreschatyk;
3.      Yaroslaviv Val.

2. What is Kyiv famous for?

1.      Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral, Mykhailivska Square, Mariinsky Palace and many other places of interest in Kyiv;
2.     Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace,St.Paul’s Cathedral;
3.      The Museum of Ethnography, Arts and Crafts, Lviv’s open-air Museum of Popular architecture and Life.

3. How long is Khreschatyk?

1.      2 km long;
2.     1 km long;
3.      3 km long.

4. Is Kyiv is ancient city?

1.      Yes;
2.     No.

3. Complete the sentences

1. Ukraine has a long … .
2.   There are many ancient … .
3. The main street of Kyiv is … .
4. Kyiv is the largest … .