Kyiv

Some of the key events about Kyiv

• 882

  Kyiv became the capital of Kievan Rus', a powerful medieval East Slavic state
• 882

  The city was sacked and burned by the Khazars
• 1240

  Kyiv was devastated by the Mongol invasion
• 1482

  The city was severely damaged by a Crimean Tatar raid
• 1615

  The Kyiv-Mohyla Academy was founded, becoming a major center of higher education in Eastern Europe
• 1651

  A devastating plague struck Kyiv, killing thousands
• 1811

  A massive fire destroyed much of Kyiv's Podil district
• 1834

  St. Vladimir University (now Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv) was established
• 1892

  The first electric tram line in the Russian Empire began operation in Kyiv
• 1918

  Kyiv changed hands multiple times during the Ukrainian War of Independence, causing instability and violence
• 1932-1933

  The Holodomor, a man-made famine, caused widespread starvation in Kyiv and surrounding regions
• 1934

  Kyiv became the capital of Soviet Ukraine
• 1941

  Nazi forces occupied Kyiv during World War II, leading to severe oppression and mass killings
• 1961

  The Kurenivka mudslide disaster killed hundreds in Kyiv
• 1981

  The Kyiv Metro opened, significantly improving public transportation in the city
• 1986

  The Chernobyl nuclear disaster near Kyiv caused widespread radioactive contamination
• 1990

  The Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine was adopted in Kyiv
• 1991

  Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, with Kyiv as its capital
• 2004

  The Orange Revolution took place, leading to increased democratization in Ukraine
• 2012

  Kyiv co-hosted the UEFA Euro 2012 football championship, showcasing the city to international visitors

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