Kyiv (Russian: Киев) is Ukraine’s capital and one of the world’s most beautiful and ancient cities. It is Europe’s eighth most populous city after Moscow, London, Paris, Instanbul, St Petersburg, Berlin and Madrid. The city was founded in the 6th century and in the middle ages was the capital of a powerful East European state, Kyivan Rus, and was also the political centre of all the slavic lands. The city is famous for its magnificent golden domed Orthodox cathedrals, two of which, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and St Sophia from the 11th century are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Museums
State National Chernobyl Museum – Haven’t been yet.
Peregova Historical Museum – Massive outdoor experience.
State National Aviation Museum – About 50 planes, all outdoors, can enter a few of them if you pay.
Microminiature Museum – Mykola has about 20 micro miniature pieces of art in a little room, some are quite amazing! (inside the Lavra)
National History Museum – Haven’t been yet.
National Art Museum of Kyiv – Haven’t been yet.
Churches
St Sophias –
St Michaels –
St Andrews –
Pechersk Lavra –
Entertainment
Dream Town Aquapark – Excellent Water Park with a huge kids area.
Nemo Dolphin Show – Haven’t been yet.
Circus – Haven’t been yet, mostly a winter event.
Opera / Ballet – Great experience, great value.
Kyiv Zoo – Great for kids with lots of parks and a petting zoo. Not so many animals.
Quest Room – 1 Hour to get free of the room through logic puzzles and riddles. Great for groups of 4-5. Kids can do it to, strength not required.
** There are lots of other activities available like bowling, parks with rides and beaches, etc.
Teaching Adventures 