Kyiv. Vocabulary

1. Kyiv

2. Vocabulary

• authentic
• be in blossom
• go/date back to
• fascinating
• gourgeous
• Orthodox Christianity
• picturesque

3. Matching

1. Monument to
2. St. Sophia
3. Kyiv-Pechersk
4. St. Andrew’s
5. Andriyivskiy
6. Khreshchatyk
7. chestnut
a) Church
b) trees
c) Descent
d) Prince Volodymyr
e) street
f) Cathedral
g) Lavra

4. Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. It’s situated in the north of the country. It's one of the oldest cities of Europe. Its history

goes back to the 5th century AD. Kyiv stands
on the picturesque banks of the Dnieper river and it’s very green. One half of
Kyiv's territory is occupied by parks and gardens. It has 18 sq metres of greenery
for a person.

5. Kyiv is a large political, industrial and cultural centre. The city is the seat of the government of Ukraine, and the Verkhovna

Rada. The population of Kyiv is more
than 3 million people.

6. Kyiv is famous for its monuments. The monument to Prince Volodymyr in the picturesque park on the Dnieper hills has become a

symbol of the
ancient city.

7. The monument to the founders of Kyiv- three brothers Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv and their sister Lybid faces the city on one of the

banks of the
Dnieper.

8. Kyiv is rich in historical sights. You should not fail to visit St. Sophia Cathedral and the monument to Bohdan Khmelnytskyi.

The cathedral
has been created as the centre of learning and culture in Kyivan Rus.

9. The Kyiv- Pechersk Lavra is gourgeous in its design and decorations. It dates back to the 11th century. It’s an ancient

monastery, the centre of
Orthodox Christianity.

10. St Andrew’s Church was constructed in 1747-1754 by an Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. And Andriyivsky Descent (Uzviz)

is very popular
with tourists, they like to buy Ukrainian authentic souvenirs here.

11. The main street of the capital is Khreshchatyk. During World War II it was almost completely destroyed. And it was rebuilt in

the post war years.
There are a lot of fine buildings in Khreshchatyk. They form the unique
architectural ensemble.

12. Kyiv is ancient but ever young city. It is attracted by lots of tourists all the year round. However it’s especially beautiful

in spring when the famous
Kyiv chestnut trees are in blossom.

13. Welcome to Kyiv. It’s a fascinating city. And it’s worth visiting!

14. Guess the sight

• 1. It was the centre of learning and culture in
Kyivan Rus.
• 2. This building was constructed by the
Italian architect.
• 3. This street was completely destroyed and
then rebuilt.
• 4. It dates back to the 11th century.
• 5. They are in blossom in Kyiv in spring.
• 6. You can buy authentic souvenirs here.

15. Complete

• Kyiv’s history goes ___to the 5th century.
• The city is famous ___ its monuments.
• Kyiv is rich __ historical sights.
• Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is one __ the symbols of
the city.
• Andriyivskiy Descent is very popular __
tourists.
• Kyiv attrects tourists all the year ___.