»  Kiev is the capital of Ukraine

Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union where Russian was the official and taught language in every school. Therefore, everybody in Kiev speaks Russian. It is the 3rd city in number of Russian speakers. Every student in LetsGoKiev will have the chance to practice their Russian from the first day with everyone around them.

»  Ukraine is an independent and democratic country

since the 24th of august of 1991 (last august celebrated its 20th anniversary). Kiev, as its capital, is full of the democratic and vibrant spirit of the whole Ukraine.

»  Kiev is a modern city

It is a 21st century city: young, energetic, fashionable, technologically equipped (with an important high-tech industry), with higher education institutions... where you will be able to find anything you are looking for. There are a great number of international shops, shopping malls, very good restaurants (with local and international cuisine), bars, cafés, discos, etc.

»  Kiev is a very safe city

No matter the day or time you are in the streets, you will always see open restaurants and cafés (a great amount of them 24/7), an interesting and varied nightlife (jazz concerts, latin music, pubs, discotheques...), people strolling, chatting on the streets, taxis up and down...

»  You don't need a visa to come to Kiev

if you're from the US, Canada, EU, Japan, South Korea, or Switzerland, and you will be able to stay up to 90 days!.

»  Kiev is a much more cheaper city than Moscow or St. Petersburg.

For example, a taxi from one side to the other of the city will cost you 6.5 dollars; a metro ticket 0.25 dollars; and a coffee in the street 0.70 dollars.Of course, in every city, living like a tourist costs more money than living like a local (there are also expensive restaurants and clubs, for example), but it will always be cheaper than the other two big Russian cities (Moscow and St. Petersburg).

»  It is cheap to fly to Kiev

Wizzair has excellent low cost flights from nearly all european cities right to center of Kiev, where Zhulyany airport is situated.

As an example, a direct return flight from London to Kiev can cost as low as 99 euros (81 pounds), or 64 euros from Humburg to Kiev. Isn't it cheap!

»  Kiev offers a very interesting a varied cultural life

It has a great variety of museums (Museum of cultural Heritage, National Art Museum of Ukraine, National Museum of Russian Art, Pinchuk Art Center of Modern Art, etc.) as well as many other cultural activities like cinemas, theatres, ballets, cultural clubs, opereta and opera house, etc.

»  Kiev has a great heritage

In modern Kiev there are still a lot of traces of Kiev's ancient history. Several city guided tours will take you around its history, that started in the 5th century when Kiev was a commercial centre. You will definately be fascinated with all the hidden treasures this city offers.

»  Kiev marvellous parks

There are plenty of amazing parks in Kiev. Some of them are along the Dnieper river, with wonderful views of it, and others in the city center. Not only the parks are an excellent place to walk in, but the city center is also perfect to take a good stroll, because of its confortable sideways and pedestrian streets

»  In love in/with Kiev

Kiev is not only a city to get in love with, but where you can definately find love. The slavic beauty is worldwide known, and Kiev is a living proof of such beauty.

»  Eurocup's 2012 final in Kiev

As a European country, Ukraine will hold the Eurocup 2012 along with Poland. This event will show Ukraine to the whole world, as the matches will be broadcasted in every TV channel from San Francisco, passing through Paris and to Hong Kong. The final match will be in Kiev so... what are you waiting for? Come to Kiev!