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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Stephen_the_GreatStephen the Great - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Stephen III, commonly known as Stephen the Great (Romanian: Ștefan cel Mare; pronunciation: [ ˈ ʃ t e f a n tʃ e l ˈ m a r e ]); died 2 July 1504), was Voivode (or Prince) of Moldavia from 1457 to 1504. He was the son of and co-ruler with Bogdan II, who was murdered in 1451 in a conspiracy organized by his brother and Stephen's uncle Peter ...

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   What is Kyiv known for?

   • Kyiv, chief city and capital of Ukraine. A port on the Dnieper (Dnipro) River and a large railroad junction, it is a city with an ancient and proud history. As the centre of Kyivan (Kievan) Rus, the first eastern Slavic state, 1,000 years ago, it acquired the title “Mother of Rus Cities.”

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   Why is Kyiv the capital of Ukraine?

   • Kyiv (Kiev), chief city and capital of Ukraine. As the center of Kyivan (Kievan) Rus, the first eastern Slavic state, it acquired the title ‘Mother of Rus Cities.’ It was severely damaged during World War II, but the independence of Ukraine from the Soviet Union in 1991 renewed its status as a major European capital.

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   • Kyiv Panoramic view of Kyiv, Ukraine. The city limits enclose an area of 300 square miles (780 square km) on both banks of the Dnieper. It is divided into a number of administrative wards. The focus of Kyiv is the area of the ancient Upper Town, crowning the high bluffs of the Dnieper.

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   • Although the chronicle account is legendary, there are contemporary references to Kyiv in the writings of Byzantine, German, and Arab historians and geographers. The Varangians (Vikings) seized Kyiv in the mid-9th century, and, as in Novgorod to the north, a Slavo-Varangian ruling elite developed.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › KyivKyiv - Ancient Capital, Slavic Culture, Kievan Rus | Britannica

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   2 days ago · The town was famed for its art, the mosaics and frescoes of its churches, its craftsmanship in silver, and the quality of many of its manufactures. One of Europe’s major cities, Kyiv established diplomatic relations with the Byzantine Empire, England, France, Sweden, and other countries.

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   2 days ago · Kyiv, chief city and capital of Ukraine. A port on the Dnieper (Dnipro) River and a large railroad junction, it is a city with an ancient and proud history. As the centre of Kyivan (Kievan) Rus , the first eastern Slavic state, 1,000 years ago, it acquired the title “Mother of Rus Cities.”

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6. facts.net › world › landmarks16 Astounding Facts About Kiev Pechersk Lavra

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   4 days ago · Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is an iconic landmark located in the heart of Kiev, Ukraine. With its rich history and stunning architectural wonders, Pechersk Lavra has captivated visitors from around the world for centuries.

7. www.britannica.com › Evolution-of-the-modern-cityKyiv - History, Culture, Architecture | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Once more an independent Ukraine was declared in Kyiv, under the leadership of Symon Petlyura, but its brief and stormy history was a series of struggles between Ukrainian nationalist, anti-Bolshevik (White), and Soviet (Red) forces.

8. trueorthodox.eu › how-abbess-sophia-of-kiev-shouldHow Abbess Sophia of Kiev Should Change Your View of the ...

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   2 days ago · When the church authorities noticed the gifts of Abbess Sophia, they made her head of one of the largest convents in Russia, that of the Protection of the Mother of God in Kiev, a post which she accepted in hope of being able to help financially her own convent, which was in need of funds.

9. international.la-croix.com › news › religionRussian-backed superior of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is arrested

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   5 days ago · Metropolitan Paul of Vyshgorod and Chernobyl, a bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarch ( UOC-MP) who is the superior of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, has been arrested by...