Escalator down 3 levels in Independence Square

Kiev in 2006

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July 27th 2008
My first visit to Kiev was in early July 2006 and this is what I learned: When you arrive at Borispol Airport, you can either take a taxi into the city which will cost you anywhere from $32-45 depending upon how well you can negotiate in Russian and where you are going to in the center of the city. Another alternative is to ask for the Bus to the Train Station (Poeyest Vagzal). It is a ... read more

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Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more