Kyiv Day, or officially the Day of Kyiv ( uk, День Києва), is a
holiday in the
Ukrainian
Ukrainian may refer to:
* Something of, from, or related to Ukraine
* Something relating to Ukrainians, an East Slavic people from Eastern Europe
* Something relating to demographics of Ukraine in terms of demography and population of Ukraine
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capital
Kyiv
Kyiv, also spelled Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2021, its population was 2,962,180, making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe.
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that is usually celebrated in the last Sunday of May.
The Kyiv Day was established similarly to other holidays celebrated in many cities and towns across Ukraine.
Celebrations typically last for two days and take place during the last weekend of May; actors and musicians perform out in the streets on this day.
City residents and suburban tourists travel to the city to see performances and a firework show that takes place in the evening (around 22:00 Eastern European Time).
The first celebration of Kyiv Day took place in May 1982, which marked the celebration of the
1500th anniversary of Kyiv.
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1500th anniversary of Kyiv
Culture in Kyiv
May observances
Public holidays in Ukraine
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