On Sunday, May 31, Ukraine's capital is celebrating Kyiv Day.
According to Ukrinform, Kyiv Day is traditionally observed on the last Sunday of May. This year marks the fifth consecutive celebration held under martial law due to Russia's full-scale invasion.
The officially recognized founding date of Kyiv is 482 AD. According to legend, the city was founded by Prince Kyi and his brothers Shchek and Khoryv, along with their sister Lybid. Kyiv is said to have been named after Kyi.
Kyiv Day was first celebrated in 1982, when the city marked its 1,500th anniversary. Since then, the holiday has been observed annually.
The Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) said that, given the security situation, there will be no large-scale citywide celebrations this year. Instead, residents and visitors can attend a variety of local thematic events.
