When you get tired of heat, sand and pyramids, Turkish hotels "all inclusive" and the beaches of Pattaya, take a look in the direction of Ukraine. There, on the banks of the Dnieper, stretched the "mother of Russian cities" - Kiev. Ancient, proud and beautiful city, in no way inferior to Western capitals.

If when to go to get acquainted with Kiev, then in May: on the last Saturday of the month, the city traditionally celebrates the City Day. This year Kyiv will be beaten in 1531. However, the holiday will last not one, but the whole three days - from 24 to 26 May. This year the event promises to be posh. The exact program has not yet been determined, but it is known that many festivals and children's competitions will take place, and the main event will be a concert on Maydan, where the most famous stars of Ukraine will perform.

May 26 on Independence Square in Kiev will host a sports charity race "Run under chestnuts". In 2012, an average of about 6,000 people took part in it. The celebration traditionally ends with colorful fireworks over the Dnieper and a laser show. It's really an exciting sight, so do not miss it! The

Of course, in Kiev will be celebrated and traditional for us holidays - on May 1st and 9th. Festive processions, concerts, carnivals, meetings with veterans and solemn parades in the capital of Ukraine should definitely visit.

Cost and program of tours in Kiev in May

The cost of the tour to Ukraine will surely please you: a week-long vacation in the homeland of Taras Shevchenko and Nikolai Gogol will cost only 15,000 rubles (economy room for two). The cost of the tour includes transfer from the station to the hotel, hotel accommodation, breakfast, excursion service and a walk along the Dnieper by boat.

What is it worth to visit in Kiev, so that it would be better to tell your grandchildren? According to the compilers of the tours, it is necessary to go to the Latin Quarter of Kiev, where the Red Corps of the University, the Botanical Garden, the Vladimir Cathedral and the University Park are located. As you can easily guess from the title, this is the area of ​​scientists and intellectuals, and the atmosphere here is appropriate.

Do not ignore the area "Podol", where the Kiev-Mohyla Academy and 200-year-old sundial are located. And, of course, it is worth to visit the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, the famous working monastery, as well as in the caves of the Near and Far and the holy sources of Anthony and Theodosius.