Vintage photos show what Kyiv looked like before Russia's assault on Ukraine's glittering capital

Dec 22 2022 by Business Insider

 
Ukrainians attend the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of the Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, December 19, 2016.

Photo by Maxym Marusenko/NurPhoto via Getty Images

When Putin declared war on Ukraine, he expected to quickly seize the country's capital, Kyiv. But after over 10 months of war, the city of nearly 3 million people remains in Ukrainian hands. Before Kyiv was thrust into the global spotlight, it proudly boasted a rich and robust history.  Kyiv is widely believed...
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