① City name: the capital of Ukraine

Kiev (Ukrainian: ки? в; Russian: ки? ев) is located in north-central Ukraine, in the middle reaches of the Dnieper River. It is the capital, economic and cultural center of Ukraine. Located on both sides of the middle reaches of Dnieper River, near the confluence of Pripyat River and its largest tributary, Jesna River. The city covers an area of 782 square kilometers and has a population of about 2.6 million, which is divided into 10 administrative regions.

The western part of the city is relatively high, while the eastern part is flat and wide. It has a mild continental climate. It has a long history. Founded in the second half of the 5th century, the 9th-13rd century was the capital and center of the first Russian country, Kiev-Ross, and was known as the "mother of Russian cities". 1793 merged into Russia. Since ancient times, it has been a trade center. At the end of 19, it became an important commercial city and beet center in southwest Russia. 1934, the capital of Ukraine moved here from kharkov. It was occupied by the Germans during World War II. After the war, the industrial base continued to expand.

The city is close to the steel bases along the Donbass and Dnieper rivers, surrounded by rich agricultural areas, with developed machinery manufacturing and light industry. There are many categories of machinery manufacturing, most of which are related to transportation, as well as machine tools, instruments, chemicals and machinery. Light industry includes cameras, food, textiles and so on. The chemical industry and printing and publishing industry are also very developed. It is the transportation hub of Ukraine. There is an international airport in the eastern suburbs, and the river is directly transported to the Black Sea. There is an underground railway in this city.

The whole city is divided into 10 administrative districts. The city center is located in the old city on the high bank, and the Dnieper River winds through it. It retains the pattern of old streets, owns most historical buildings in the city, including Sophia Cathedral, Kiev-Pechell Monastery, ViDubicz Monastery, andreyev Church, etc., and is famous for its murals. The north of the old city used to be a trade and Jewish quarter, followed by a river port. On the south side is the location of government agencies. The central area is surrounded by industrial residential areas. There are roads and railway bridges connecting the two banks of the river. There are institutions of higher learning such as Kiev University, many scientific research institutions, museums and art galleries in the city.

Kiev has a long cultural tradition and has made outstanding achievements in medical and cybernetics research. There are 20 institutions of higher learning and more than 200 scientific research institutions in the city, as well as nearly 300 middle schools, 80 adult night schools and many professional and technical schools. National Kiev University is the most famous institution of higher learning. Founded in September 1834, it is the highest institution of higher learning in Ukraine with 20,000 students. In 1950s, many China students studied in Kiev University. 1999, more than 150 China students studied here. Kiev's welfare facilities include comprehensive and specialized hospitals, kindergartens, sanatoriums and children's holiday camps, as well as 1000 libraries, nearly 30 museums and former residences of historical celebrities.

Urban history:

In 822 AD, the first Russian nation-state-Kiev Ross was established in Kiev, Ukraine. In 988, the whole city converted to the Orthodox Church, and gradually prospered through Eurasian trade in the next two centuries. It is called the "City of the Emperor" on the Dnieper River. 1240, Badou, the grandson of Genghis Khan, and his Mongolian Expeditionary Force captured Kiev, and later became an important city of Chincha khanate. 1362, the principality of Lithuania invaded the west; 1569 ceded to Poland; 1686 belongs to Russia. /kloc-At the beginning of the 9th century, the Russian czar was determined to develop industry, and Kiev became the leading city in Ukraine. In the 1960s, it was connected with Moscow and Odessa. 19 17 Russia's October Revolution was successful, and Kiev became the independent national capital of Ukraine the following year. 194 1 year, Soviet troops were defeated and occupied by Nazi Germans. 1943 Soviet troops returned to liberate Kiev. After World War II, the Soviet government awarded Kiev the title of "Hero City" and the Gold Star Medal and Lenin Medal, praising the people of this city for their bravery and sacrifice in the war. 199 1 year, riots broke out in Kiev, Ukraine became independent from the Soviet Union, and the city became the capital of Ukraine.

The picture shows the landmark buildings in Kiev-Sophia Church and the statue of Ukrainian national hero Khmelnitski.