FACTS
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Academic Mobility Office
Kyiv is the 7th biggest European city, the major European center. Historically, the capital of Kievan Rus, now Kyiv is the capital of independent Ukraine. Nowadays and in the past, Kyiv is traditionally claimed as the greenest city in the world, many streets are drowned in the green of chestnuts and many other trees.
• Kyiv is one of the greenest cities in the world
• The deepest metro station in the world is located in Kyiv – “Arsenalna” station on the Red line has 105.5 meters depth
• “Zoloti Vorota” metro station of the Green line was recognized as one of the Top 10 Most beautiful underground stations in the world
• Kiev Cake is very popular and well-known dessert on the territory of ex-Soviet Union and Chicken Kiev is the cutlet that is famous worldwide
• The highest lattice tower in the world is the Kyiv TV-tower with height of 385 meters
• One of the highest statues in the world is the “Motherland” monument – steel woman figure 102 meters high
• Kyiv is one of the most mystical cities. As the ancient capital of Rus and a major Orthodox Christian center – Kyiv always attracted a lot of mysticism. Lysa Hora Hill is one of the most mystical places of Ukraine and widely known abroad – the place of meeting of different witches and dark spirits.
