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Kyiv is full of records — and most of them are unknown even to local residents. The world′s deepest metro station at 105 metres, a 700-year-old oak tree, the tiniest one-person lift imaginable and the world′s only monument to a rubbish truck — this is all Kyiv. Discover 30 fascinating facts about the Ukrainian capital.
Ukraine′s skies are still closed — but Kyiv is open and waiting. Every week, travellers from Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova make their way here by train and bus, discovering a city that surprises everyone who comes. If you are wondering how to actually get here, we have put together a step‑by‑step practical guide with real routes, timetables and booking links — including an interactive helper where you simply choose your entry country and get the exact recommendations you need.
Chicken Kyiv is more than a dish. It is a flavourful symbol of our city — Ukraine′s most delicious ambassador, recognised from London to Toronto. Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and buttery within, it has won the hearts of millions across the globe. And it was born right here, in Kyiv. Discover the true and fascinating history of this legendary dish, how it differs from its French cousin — and how to make it at home with love and the classic recipe.
There are cakes — and then there is the Kyiv Cake: crispy, airy, with nutty meringue layers and a delicate cream that melts on your tongue. Every day, thousands of visitors carry it home from the capital as the most delicious souvenir Ukraine has to offer. But few know the true — and remarkably captivating — story of how it was born. A confectioner′s mistake or a stroke of genius? Legend or fact? Read on and discover how a humble factory kitchen gave Kyiv one of the country′s most iconic brands.