Kiev: a charming city of history; Ukrainian capital a Slavic treasure of cathedrals, culture and friendliness.(Travel)(City overview)

The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario) | May 10, 2008 | Copyright

Byline: Olga Bondaruk

Kiev, Ukraine -- Shining with Orthodox golden domes that rise from forested hilltops, criss-crossed by narrow cobblestone streets and speckled by quiet, leafy parks, Kiev draws visitors with an Eastern European charm.

And for those who seek the exotic artifacts of the Soviet era -- Lenin statues, imposing bronze monuments and colonnaded subway stations -- Kiev has those too.

Founded more than 1,500 years ago, Kiev is one of the oldest and historically richest cities in Eastern Europe. The site of the ancient Kievan Rus state, ...

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