Description Kyiv and Region, Ukraine

Kiev - is truly a great city, in which the intertwined history of the era and the manic rhythm of modern times. It has long been designed as a "garden city", Kiev captivate his charm, parks and chestnut trees, the glittering lights of the night and the beauty of the Dnieper.

Kiev - the capital of Ukraine, the city-hero. Founded in 482 AD. Kiev is situated in the northern part of Ukraine, on the border of the forest-steppe zone and the zone of mixed forests, in the middle reaches of the Dnieper, on both its banks. Kiev relief consists of lowland forms: the Left Bank - Pridneprovskaya lowland, on the right bank in the northern part - Poliska lowland, in the southern part - Pridneprovskaya hill. High right bank of the Dnieper near Kiev has spurs Dnieper Upland (plateau, Kiev). It is cut thickly ravines. The terrain then rises, forming a series of individual heights, then descends to the level of the valley of the Dnieper. Nayvysshie point (106 meters) above the Dnieper lie in the eastern part of the city, were destroyed. This area gradually decreases to the west, in the broad valleys of the rivers and streams Lybed Kreshchatik and Skomorokha, then rises again to Baty Hill. Both plateau high steeps of yellow loess, and different kinds of clay are cut off to the east - in the valley of the Dnieper, to the low-lying areas of the city. The lowest point of elevation located Podol (only 4-8 meters above the river).