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  Kyiv, Ukraine  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Kyiv or Kiev, city, north central Ukraine, capital of Ukraine, and of Kyiv Oblast, on the Dnieper River.
Kyiv was one of the foremost religious centers of medieval Europe, and several noteworthy church buildings survive.
In the 18th century Kyiv was heavily fortified, and in the 19th century it grew as a trade and industrial center.
www.galenfrysinger.com /kyiv_ukraine.htm   (866 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Kyiv Shevchenko University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Kyiv or Kiev, city, north central Ukraine, capital of Ukraine, and of Kyiv Oblast, on the Dnieper River.
Kyiv was one of the foremost religious centers of medieval Europe, and several noteworthy church buildings survive.
Kyiv University is an institution of higher education that trains specialists in many fields of knowledge and carries out research.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kyiv-Shevchenko-University   (541 words)

  
 UNIVERSITET
The Kyiv National University bears the name of Taras Shevchenko, a pivotal figure in the Ukrainian culture of the 19th century, whose contribution to stirring up the awareness among the Ukrainians of their Ukrainian identity has only begun to be appreciated in full measure.
Kyiv University is a living organism that fully understands its important role in providing a better future for Ukraine.
Kyiv University is striving, as it has always been, to provide a truly universal education and training.
www.wumag.kiev.ua /wumag_old/archiv/1_98/Universi.htm   (966 words)

  
 Kyiv (Kiev)
Kiev (Kyiv, in Ukrainian), the capital of Ukraine, has a population of nearly 3 million inhabitants and covers over 43 km from east to west and 42 km from north to south.
Kyiv is one of the oldest cities of the world.
Kyiv is also known for its chemical industries, food-processing and timber-wood enterprise, and its consumer goods and publishing industries.
www.stranslation.com /Ukrainian_Translation/Kyiv_Kiev.htm   (415 words)

  
 EuroScope: On-Line Guides: Ukraine: Kyiv
It was in Kyiv that Christianity first found a foothold among Eastern Slavs when Prince Volodymyr [Vladimir] the Great had his people collectively baptized in the Dnipro [Dnieper] River in A.D.988.
Even after the decline of Kyiv Principality (13th century) when Eastern Ukraine was a part of the Russian Empire, Kyiv remained a major cultural center of the Empire, famous for its remarkable architecture, theaters, fine arts, music, etc.
Kyiv suffered severely during World War II; many irreplaceable architectural and art treasures were destroyed.
pages.prodigy.net /euroscope/kyiv.html   (631 words)

  
 Ukrainian Education Center online
As the spring comes to Kyiv, parks with blooming chestnut trees and warm weather replace the bleak and cold winter, and Kyiv university students approach the deciding season of the school year, the season of exams.
Among universities in Kyiv there are National Medical University, National Aviation University, Kyiv Polytechnic University, Kyiv National Economic University, and Kyiv National Linguistic University.
Given that the majority of universities are state-governed, the schedule of studies and procedures used does not vary much from one university to the other.
www.ueckyiv.org /articles/2007/ukrainianstudents.php   (410 words)

  
 KYIV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS
The University’s prestige is accounted for by the fact that for more than 90 years the University has been successfully combining its historical traditions with a quick response to world tendencies in the development of contemporary business education.
The scientists of the University work as experts for the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Ministry of Finance, the National Bank, President’s structures, Commission on the Economic Reform at the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Highest Certifying Commission of Ukraine, various ministries and departments.
Centre of international relations is a co-ordination, methodology and administration department of the University, which deals with organisation and conducting of international activity in the sphere of market economy specialists and scientific researchers training.
www.euroeducation.net /euro/ukr019.htm   (1837 words)

  
 National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv :: General Information
Kyiv University is named after Taras Shevchenko, a major figure in Ukrainian arts.
Kyiv University dates back to the first half of the 17th century.
The Kyiv Mohyla Academy, founded in 1632, provided the foundation upon which Kyiv University was subsequently built...
www.univ.kiev.ua /eng/geninf   (107 words)

  
 INSC of Ukraine : Activities
The Non-Destructive Examination Training and Certification Facility at the National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv shall provide training, training facilities, computers and services as required to conduct the Technical Courses on Introduction to RELAP 5 code to be presented in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Kyiv State University.
Many specialists, including specialists of Kyiv State University, have been trained who are now active participants of Ukrainian ISA projects.
National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv developed training materials, tests, and computer exercises and conducted the RELAP 5 Workshop for NSC KIPT.
www.insc.gov.ua /activities.html   (246 words)

  
 The University of Glasgow :: Avenue 27
I read a lot of 16th and 17th century novels and was impressed by the nature of the people described in the books; they were always such interesting characters.
"Kyiv is located on several hills and the River Dnepr running through the city of Kyiv is like the River Clyde.
The city centre of Kyiv has ancient parts as well as modern areas, there are ancient monuments, striking architecture and beautiful buildings including 12th century cathedrals and churches alongside the modern constructions.
www.gla.ac.uk:443 /avenue/27/alumninews3.html   (480 words)

  
 Department for Foreign Cooperation: NaUKMA
The New Agreement for International Collaboration between NaUKMA and the University of St. Thomas
Advancing the National University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy" international profile is one of the key priorities of the University development.
The task of the Department for Foreign Cooperation (DFC) is to assist the University units in developing and planning the international strategies; to work with foreign partner institutions in research, teacher and student exchanges; to act as an information and advising center on the international educational possibilities.
www.dfc.ukma.kiev.ua   (253 words)

  
 Kyiv-history
From 860 to 1169, Kyiv was the capital of Kyivan Rus, a state that was the historic ancestor of both Russia and Ukraine.
Kyiv's gradual decline after the capital was transferred to Vladimir in 1169, ended in the devastating Mongol invasion of 1240.
Kyiv is also known for its chemical industries, food-processing and timber-wood enterprise, and its consumer goods and publishing industries.
www.ukrainetour.com /tourinfo/Kyiv_history.htm   (425 words)

  
 History of Astronomy and Space Physics Department
Astronomy Department was found in Kyiv University in 1834 together with other twelve departments of the Faculty of Philosophy.
M.Khandrikov was a founder of Kyiv school of theoretical astronomy, he proposed new methods of planets' and comets' orbits determination.
I.Illinsky(1887-1968) was a graduate of Kyiv University (1912), a follower of Khandrikov and Vogel.
space.univ.kiev.ua /history.html   (1014 words)

  
 Kiev University Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Kyiv University named after Taras Shevtshenko (mirrored at Munich)
It is the number-one Ukrainian university, and a major centre of advanced learning and progressive thinking.
For many years the University has been generating progressive ideas, shaping Ukrainian intellect, and providing champions of upheld national liberation activity in Ukraine.
www.paed.uni-muenchen.de /~werner/kyivuniv.htm   (138 words)

  
 Institutional Context
Kyiv University maintains contacts with many universities and research centres throughout the world.
The doors of Kyiv University are open to anyone who is eager to devote himself or herself to enhancing the intellectual potential of and to developing the arts and economy of both Ukraine and his/her native country, and the whole world.
L'viv University as an institution of higher learning was founded in the 17th century but in fact its history is rooted in much earlier times.
www.ecml.at /html/ukrainian/html/institutional_context.html   (392 words)

  
 Kyiv Shevchenko University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv is the largest and most important University of Ukraine located in the nations Capital Kiev (Kyiv).
In 1939, during the Soviet era, the University was named after Taras Shevchenko, the foremost poet and the iconic figure of the Culture of Ukraine.
University has its own Kiev Botanical Garden, Zoological museum, Astronomic observatory, Scientific library, Computing center, Publishing house, etc.
www.ufaqs.com /wiki/en/ky/Kyiv%20Shevchenko%20University.htm   (195 words)

  
 U.S. Embassy Kyiv - RELO
University professors and secondary school teachers of English were provided with an opportunity to gain exposure to innovative teaching techniques and classroom activities that their colleagues use.
The Rector of the Crimean University for the Humanities Alexander Gluzman and the Regional English Language Officer Lisa Harshbarger spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
From August 5-13, 2005, 60 Ukrainian youth aged 14-16 and 16 school teachers of English from boarding and village secondary schools from 7 regions of Ukraine came to the camp in Kyiv region for a 8-day retreat, organized by joint efforts of PAS and RELO sections of the U.S. Embassy and Peace Corps in Ukraine.
kyiv.usembassy.gov /relo_eng.html   (1942 words)

  
 Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University high-performance computing cluster » About cluster
High-performance computing cluster of Information and Computer Center of National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, is a part of "Kyiv University Network" project.
In November 1999 the first computing cluster that consisted of four workstations was created at Information and Computer Center of National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv.
The usage of computing cluster is free for University employees with the condition of with observing the rules of usage.
www.cluster.kiev.ua /eng   (214 words)

  
 160th. Anniversary - Founding of Kyiv's Taras Shevchenko University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Kyiv University dates back to the first half of the 17th century.
The Kyiv Mohyla Academy, founded in 1632, provided the foundation upon which Kyiv University was subsequently built.
Kyiv University is an institution of higher education that trains specialists in many fields of knowledge and carries out research.
www.ukrainian-philately.info /htmls/stmp1994/stmp0049.htm   (347 words)

  
 Ukraine in the 19th Centruy, Ukraine Under Empires
Kyiv University was named after the national poet Taras Shevchenko, it is the number one University in Ukraine.
The establishment of Kyiv University was based on he Kiev Mohyla Academy which was founded in 1632, this makes Kyiv University the oldest institute of higher education in Ukraine.
It is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Ukraine in played a major rule during present day Ukraine and both under the Soviet Rule and The Russian Empire.
www.personal.psu.edu /faa124/UKR_100/The_19th_Century.htm   (693 words)

  
 GlobaLex - A Research Guide to Ukrainian Law
In 1971 she graduated from the Kyiv State University and holds the diploma of a specialist in the automatic processing of language information from this University.
Legislative Initiatives Laboratory was established under the assistance of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.  It is purposed for the development of the legal, political and economic grounds of the ruled by law state in Ukraine, investigation of the Ukrainian Parliament activities and promotion of the Ukraine’s integration to the world democratic community.
The Commercial Law Center is dedicated to commercial law reform in Ukraine.  The Center closely cooperates with the University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, the National Yaroslav Mudriy Law Academy, and the Law Sciences Academy of Ukraine, as well as with research and educational institutions in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Lviv, and Odesa.
www.nyulawglobal.org /globalex/Ukraine.htm   (4750 words)

  
 Agapit № 5-6
The next five years in Kyiv were connected not only with projecting the University: in Beretti`s opinion its location had to be a key position in the plan of the whole historical block of old Kyiv.
So, in the architect`s opinion the University building was to make the impression of a monolithic construction of the whole stone on granite foundation with fl figures on the attic, with fl medallions, capitals and bases, in accordance with the project.
The comments of the professors of Derpt University confirm that Kyiv Anatomical Theatre of the University was one of the best among a number of analogous auxiliary medical establishments of scientific-educational purpose.
www.histomed.kiev.ua /agapit/ag56/ag56-14e.html   (1646 words)

  
 Letter from Kyiv
This year he is studying in Kyiv through McGill's study away program, and got to see Ukraine's Orange revolution unfolding in front of his eyes.
Kyiv's* residents were huddled in front of their television sets tuned into Channel 5 — the television station with the most credibility in Ukraine — awaiting the results of the various exit-polls.
The people of Kyiv were not the only ones with shaken nerves that night.
www.mcgill.ca /reporter/37/10/couture   (684 words)

  
 International Law Center - The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
For the team from Kyiv International University preparation for the Jessup began in the summer of 2003, as the team was researching and preparing arguments, drafting and editing their written pleadings, and practicing their oral arguments.
The competition was firstly held in 1959 by a small group of international law students from Harvard University, Columbia University and the University of Virginia to promote international legal education at their schools.
This year the team from Kyiv International University was competing together with other 94 teams from 85 countries in front of the most outstanding legal professionals.
www.ilc.org.ua /?id=80   (944 words)

  
 Kyivmission.org
The Ukrainian Education Center (UEC) began as a dream in the mid-1990s among Christian workers in Kyiv, Ukraine.
A temporary center was soon rented in the heart of Kyiv's university center to explore possibilities.
The search for the new center began in earnest and after months of frustration and exhilaration, the Kyiv staff and the UEC board agreed to the purchase of two apartments near the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.
www.kyivmission.org /uec.htm   (455 words)

  
 UNDP Ukraine
One of the brightest stars of the Ukrainian system of higher education is Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University.
Although this description can be applied to any other institution of similar kind, Kyiv University enjoys a special status among the higher education establishment in Ukraine.
Since the time of its foundation, a hundred and sixty years ago, the University has been generating progressive ideas, shaping Ukrainian intellect, and providing champions of national liberation activity in Ukraine.
www.undp.org.ua /?page=projects&&projects=18   (483 words)

  
 United States Embassy in Ukraine - Embassy news archive 2006
On March 22, Olga Yashenkova of Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University and Yevgeniya Pronoza of Donetsk National Technical University gave a presentation on Ukrainian language education reform to a packed conference room of over 200 American educators at the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Conference in Seattle, Washington.
Graffy was also able to meet with the President of Kyiv Mohyla University, Fulbright Scholars, and Women in Governance as well as give interviews with Voice of America and Ukrainska Pravda.
On January 31, Kyiv's IRC distributed the State Department publication "Focus on Intellectual Property Rights," as well as other electronic and printed materials on the topic, to 25 participants of the workshop "Fighting Internet Piracy" organized by the State Department of Intellectual Property of Ukraine.
kyiv.usembassy.gov /main_eng_archive-2007.html   (1737 words)

  
 ACLS Humanities Program in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine: Past Recipients
Study of the specific character of the relationship between religions in a Belarusian village in the second half of the 19th to the early 20th centuries.
Humanities discourse at Kyiv University during the period of 1834-1850.
Between male discourse and social practice: the place of women in the Ukrainian gentry from the end of the 16th century to the middle of the 17th century.
www.acls.org /humanities-byruuk-recips-past.htm   (8688 words)

  
 Ukrainian Ensemble Music
One of the first, consisting of students from Kyiv University was led by Mykhailo Domontovych gave its first public performance in Kyiv in 1908.
During WWII the Kyiv State Bandurist Chorus was disbanded and mobilized to fight on the front.
During the German occupation the Kyiv Bandura Chorus was re-established as the Shevchenko Bandurist Chorus in Kyiv in 1942 under the direction of Hryhory Nazarenko and later Hryhory Kytasty.
home.att.net /~bandura.ca/VMfolkBook/ensemble.html   (903 words)

  
 Kyiv, Ukraine - Senior Fellow Job Descriptions - English Language Fellow Program - SIT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The National Drahomanov Pedagogical University in Kyiv is one of the largest Teacher-Training Pedagogical Universities in Ukraine.
In addition to the BA program, the University also offers post-graduate courses and Graduate level programs.
The Fellow has also offered regularly scheduled methodology workshops at Shevchenko University for in-service and pre-service teachers, and conducted weekly seminars at the PAS-sponsored English Teaching Resource Center in Kyiv-Mohyla Academy where teachers from Kyiv schools and universities as well as from other cities throughout Ukraine attend professional development sessions.
www.sit.edu /elf/senior/eurasia/ukraine_kyiv.html   (331 words)

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