Kiev
The largest city in Ukraine, Kiev is the capital and a major center for manufacturing, engineering and tourism. Located in north-central Ukraine on the banks of the Dnieper River, the city, which is among Eastern Europe's oldest, offers an intriguing blend of historic, golden-domed buildings, rich history and culture. Kiev venues include sophisticated casinos and lively nightclubs.
Kiev is served by two major airports, Boryspil International Airport and Kiev Zhulyany International Airport. Boryspil, the largest airport in Ukraine with 45 carriers, is located 18 miles, or a $50 taxi ride, from the city. Zhulyany Airport, just four miles from Kiev, offers primarily domestic flights and taxi fare to the city center runs about $20. Within the city, public transportation options include buses, trams, funicular service on Vladimirskaya hill, trolleybuses and the underground Metro.
The International Expo Center, located on the Dnieper River, is a 624,306-square-foot complex with 301,572 square feet of exhibition space for 75,000, making it the largest of the event venues in Kiev. Fifteen conference halls and three exhibition spaces can accommodate industry conventions…