5 Facts About Kiev

1. In 1934, having growing in influence, Kiev was made capital.

2. In May 1920, during the Russo-Polish War Kiev was briefly captured by the Polish Army but they were driven out by the Red Army.

3. The average monthly net salary in Kiev reached €34 as of August 2018.

4. In 2005 Kiev hosted the 50th annual Eurovision Song Contest and in 2017 the 62nd annual Eurovision Song Contest.

5. At least during the 8th and 9th centuries Kiev functioned as an outpost of the Khazar empire.