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Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine and the historical capital of ancient Russia first mentioned in a 9th century manuscript. It is situated on the river Dnepr, 850 kilometres from Moscow and has a population of 2635000. Among the places to see are the 11th century Cathedral of St. Sophia and the Mikhailovsky Cathedral, the Kyivo-Pechorska Lavra (a monastery of the highest rank); the Orthodox monks' caves, the Mariinsky Palace, the 18th century Andriyivska Church built by the architect V.Rastrelli and the monument to Grand Duke Vladimir, who baptised Russia. Among the major industrial enterprises one of the best known is the Arsenal plant. The machine building, the chemical, the chemical pharmaceutical, the petrochemical and the printing, as well as other light industries are well developed in Kyiv. The city also has a metro system. The university, various institutes and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine are located in Kyiv. If you are going to visit Kyiv you are welcome to use the booking system of Academservice, where you can choose a hotel in Kyiv and book a room on-line. Booking a hotel in Kyiv you should consider the following Airport. Boryspil International Airport is the air gate of Kyiv and one of the most dynamically developing airports in CIS territory. The airport is located 38 km away from the city centre. A shuttle (an express bus) runs between the airport and the railway station every hour. The International Exhibition Centre and the Bratislava Hotel are within easy reach from Boryspil Airport. Zhulyany Airport, which stands 8 km away from Kyiv downtown, is used mostly for domestic flights. The railway terminal. Kyiv-Passazhirsky, the only railway terminal of the city, is located not far from Kyiv downtown, next to Vokzalna metro station. The 4-star Radisson SAS Kyiv Hotel stands in 3 km from the railway station and steps away from the famous Golden Gates. If you arrive in Kyiv on a morning train you should consider that check-in time at most hotels starts at 12 a.m., so it's better for you to order early check-in while booking a hotel. Metro. Kyiv metro includes three operating lines, which connect left and right banks of the Dnieper. In order not to depend on traffic jams you should book a hotel in Kyiv next to a metro station. The 5-star Premier Palace Hotel stands close to the central metro stations - Khreschatyk and Maydan Nezalezhnosti. The pedestrian area in the centre of Kyiv. The 4-star Rus Hotel and Dnipro Hotel in Kyiv downtown are conveniently located steps away from Parus, Horizon-Tower, and Millennium business centres, accommodating lots of offices. The green pedestrian area is simply pleasant to stroll along. A 5-minute walk from the Dnipro Hotel will take you to Kyivo-Pecherska Lavra, which was founded as far back as 1051 under Yaroslav the Wise. Funicular railway as an alternative to Andriyivsky descent. Poshtova Ploscha metro station has an exit towards the lower funicular station. The funicular connects Podil with the Upper city, making up a fine alternative to a pedestrian stroll along Andriyivsky descent. Booking a hotel room in Kyiv you should consider this unusual type of transport as well. The funicular lifts those who wish to admire breathtaking panorama of Kyiv to Trekhsvyatitelska station, which stands close to St.Vladimir's Hill. The 4-star Riviera on Podol Hotel is located next to the funicular railway.