Kiev is the capital of Ukraine, as well as its scientific and cultural center. It was in it that great writers, composers, poets and scientists lived and worked, who dedicated their poems, novels and discoveries to this ancient and beautiful city. According to legend, Kiev was founded by Prince Kiy - but when did this happen? There are several versions about this.
Founders of Kiev
According to the official version, Kiev was founded by three brothers - Kiy, Schek, Khoriv and their sister Lybed. Once they stopped on the Dnieper banks and decided to stay in places with picturesque forests and an abundance of game. The elder brother Kiy built a large house around which the city began to be built slowly. However, some Kiev scholars argue that in fact Shchek, Khoriv and Lybed are fictional characters, designed to embellish the story of the Polyan prince Kiev, which really existed.
At one time it was believed that Kiy was a simple carrier, but since his trips to Byzantium were repeatedly mentioned in the chronicles, scientists returned him the title of prince.
The place where, according to legend, went to modern Kiev, is still preserved. This is Mount Kiyanitsa, standing on Podil - now it houses the Historical Museum and the foundation of the Church of the Tithes. In the annals it is indicated that Prince Kiy came and began to reign on the mountain, which later received the name Kievits from him, and on the mountains Szczekowice and Khorevitsa, respectively, his brothers Shchek and Khoriv ruled.
