Kiev: The Bradt City Guide

Book Description
A city guide to splendid Kiev, full of culture and character.


From the Back Cover
With passion and detail, Andrew Evans unveils the city he knows best. Rich with cultural and historical background, Kiev: The Bradt City Guide leads you through the cobbled streets, from ancient ruins and golden-domed churches to modern shops and trendy nightspots. Here too is advice on how to approach the shifting protocols of Ukraine's stately capital.
Inside you will find information on:
The stunning Caves Monastery, the Kievo-Perchersky Lavra
Walks through Kiev's historic streets
Restaurants, hotels, and nightlife
Jewish sites and history
Handy Ukrainian- and Russian-language guide
Day trips from Kiev


About the Author
Andrew Evans, author of Ukraine: The Bradt Travel Guide, has been traveling regularly to Kiev since 1994. He completed his postgraduate work in Russian and East European Studies at Oxford University, where he wrote and lectured on Ukrainian politics, history, and culture.



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With the allure of city breaks on the increase, Kiev is a desirable addition to the Bradt mini guide series. As the ancient capital of Slavic civilization, Kiev offers a rare landscape of stateliness alongside the splendor of old-world Europe. Rising from the wooded banks of the Dnepr, discover each neighborhood's unique personality with flowering chestnuts, Soviet monuments and a hundred golden-domed churches. Revealing Kiev's character through an exploration of its context in Ukraine's history and culture, the guide features comprehensive practical information enabling visitors to freely discover this little-known capital.

This guide features:

·Practical advice, including getting there and getting around on public transport
·A walking tour of the city, the birthplace of Slavic civilization
·Recommended short trips beyond the city limits
·Language guide encompassing Ukrainian and Russian keywords and phrases


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