History
History of Ukraine. Ukraine history facts and articles about historical monuments in Ukraine.
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National University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy
National University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy is one of the oldest higher educational establishments of Ukraine. It was founded in 1615, closed 1817, reopened in 1819 and finally revived only in 1992. During its rich history the University was named school,
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Babi Yar in Kiev
Babi Yar is the tract in the northwest of Kiev, which became famous as the place of mass execution of Soviet prisoners of war and civilians, mostly Jews and Gypsies, during the Great Patriotic War. Having decoyed Soviet citizens in the Babi Yar, the
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The Assumption (Dormition) of Virgin Mary
Assumption (Dormition) is one of the twelve great church holidays; it’s celebrated on August 28.The history of the Orthodox Church feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is follows. After the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Virgin Mary
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Andrew's Descent in Kiev
In every city there is an old street, in whose lives there are inextricably united reality and history, fantasy and reality. This living history in Kiev is Andrew's Descent. The name of the street is associated with the presence of the Apostle Andrew in
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History of Kiev
Kiev is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Eastern Europe. It has heroic and glorious history. According to the legend Kiev was founded about 1500 years ago by three brothers - Kyi, Scheck, Khoryv and their sister Lybid. The city was named
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Ukraine is the biggest country located in Europe
What country is the biggest in Europe? Yes, the biggest country located in Europe is Ukraine. There are people who object it saying that the biggest country in Europe is Russia. And it is also true, because European part of Russia is bigger than Ukraine
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