Kyivan Rus

In the 9th–10th centuries, Kyiv became the capital of a powerful state — Rus. It would seem this is the beginning of Ukraine’s statehood. Official history claims that before that, there were only tribes here. Disunited, wild, unsettled. But this is not true. Or at least – it’s an incomplete truth. Because even a millennium before Kievan Rus’, states existed […]

This year, the Ukrainian capital celebrates its 1,541st anniversary. The official founding year of the city is considered to be 482 AD, but in reality, Kyiv’s true age is likely different. The question of when and by whom the city was founded has just as many theories and legends as the founding date itself. Who founded Kyiv and when The […]

When even those who don’t live in the capital remember Kyiv Day – that’s when the chestnut trees bloom. Usually, it’s at this time that one of the city’s symbols flourishes, greatly enhancing the festive atmosphere. Kyiv’s birthday is celebrated on the last Sunday of May. In 2025, this day falls on May 25. This year, the capital’s anniversary is […]

For the first time Ukraine was mentioned in the Hypatian Chronicle. Not Little Rus’ or something else, but Ukraine. Nobody heard about Moscow and Russia at that time. Learn more impressive historical facts. The Chronicle includes several components: Lavrentian Chronicle, the Tale of Bygone Years, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Galician–Volhynian Chronicles which described the events from 860’s to 1292’s. Sources of the chronicles […]