History of Kyiv
HISTORY OF THE CAPITAL CITY OF UKRAINE
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Kyiv (sometimes spelled Kiev) is the largest city and the capital of Ukraine, as well as the historical capital of Kievan Rus'. Kyiv officially celebrates its founding year as 482, but the city may date back at least 2,000 years.