kiev

This is the 6624th most frequent Russian word.


kiev

"Kiev" is the former name of the capital city of Ukraine, now officially called "Kyiv."


'Киев' is used as a proper noun referring to the city of Kyiv, geographical context.

Киев - это столица Украины.

Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine.


'Киев' is used as a place of interest, indicating one's desire to travel to this city.

Я хотел бы посетить Киев летом.

I would like to visit Kyiv in the summer.


'В Киеве' ('In Kyiv') demonstrates the locative case, showing the location of actions within the city.

В Киеве много интересных достопримечательностей.

There are many interesting attractions in Kyiv.