Ukraine
History
Kievan Rus' was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Ukraine deep historical roots.
Galicia–Volhynia was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Ukraine deep historical roots.
Zaporozhian Sich was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Ukraine deep historical roots.
Cossack Hetmanate was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Ukraine deep historical roots.
People's republic was proclaimed or established, marking a new republican phase in Ukraine's history.
Second Hetmanate was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Ukraine deep historical roots.
People's republic was proclaimed or established, marking a new republican phase in Ukraine's history.
Soviet republic was proclaimed or established, marking a new republican phase in Ukraine's history.
Short facts
RegionEastern Europe
LanguageUkrainian
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Kyiv Golden Domes: St. Sophia and the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery are UNESCO treasures.
- Lviv Old Town: A Baroque city of coffee culture, bookshops and Central European architecture.
- Carpathian Mountains: Skiing, hiking and traditional Hutsul folk culture in western Ukraine.
Planning questions
What is Ukraine known for?Kyiv Golden Domes, Lviv Old Town, Carpathian Mountains.
What is the capital?Kyiv.
Which language is useful?Ukrainian.
When is the national day?24 August.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
Ukraine Independence Day24 Aug 2026 · UkraineNo future Ukraine-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Borscht
UzvarKnown for
Kyiv Golden DomesSt. SophiaLviv Old TownbookshopsCarpathian MountainsSkiinghiking
Alpine Skiing
Music & Culture