Awesome Kyiv. Interesting Things You Need to Know

by Svitlana Kostrykina, Tamara Krawchenko

Kyiv is intoxicating. The city explodes with art and culture. Across Kyiv's numerous squares, locals debate politics, play chess and gossip. Its layered history, lush parks and hidden islands along the wide Dnipro provide for endless exploration. Its tree-lined promenades entice lovers to stroll, and revelers to gawk. It's a city of flâneurs. Of poets. Of politics. With this book we are pleased to share with you our love to Kyiv! The book is neither a guide nor a manual. Rather, it's an insight into the city we adore – wonderful, fascinating and strange. On its pages you'll find references to major historical events, famous and talented residents, art, culture, sports, literature, traditions, and even beloved street food.

Genres: Nonfiction, Ukrainian Literature

198 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

Svitlana Kostrykina (born 1987) is an Ukrainian screenwriter and book author.

Her first book "Awesome Kyiv. Interesting Things You Need to Know" (2015), co-written with Tamara Krawchenko is an ironic city guide to the capital of Ukraine.

Her first short story "Бабусі не бігають" (Grannies don't run) was included in a collection "Вузлик на пам’ять. Історії та спогади про бабусю" (Bright Books Publishing, 2019)

Svitlana is currently a writer for TV series The Real Mystical

Reviews

[Vittorio Pelemeni]

I was rooting for this book and generally it did not disappoint. But could be much much better.

[Dana Pavlychko · Rating 5 out of 5]

FUN!

[Victoria Shyrchenko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Хоч я і киянка, та багато нового довідалась. Щоправда, дуже вишукані і складні слова. Майже в кожному реченні по декілька нових слів, тому це ускладнювало читання.