UIM F1H2O World Championship added new venue to 2011 calendar

by Philippe Stiernon on 26 Jan 2011 UIM F1H2O World Championship has added a brand new venue in its 2011 calendar when Idea Marketing’s Vice President Lavinia Cavallero signed a contract with the governor of Kiev Region Mr Anatoly Prisyazhnyuk.

The GP of Ukraine will take place on 31st July.

Today’s press conference was attended by champions of different sports including Elbrus Tadeev, olimpic champion in wrestling. The Governor Mr.Prisyazhniuyk confirmed that th city is proud to organize the first ever F1H2O GP of Ukraine, while getting ready to host in 2012 the European Football Championship.

Kiev is one of the biggest cities in Europe. It is a bustling capital of independent Ukraine, its administrative, economic, scientific, cultural and educational center. This scenic city with population of over 3 million people is located on the shores of the Dnepr River. The whole Kiev region is rich of invaluable historical and cultural monuments, the art and architecture of Kiev are considered world treasures.

Many famous artists, poets and writers estimated the unique beauty of this city. The most renowned landmarks include: Cathedral of St. Sophia with outstanding mosaics and frescoes dating back to the 11th century; Kievo-Percherskaya Lavra featuring several monasteries and cathedrals; Golden Gate of Kiev, which date back to 1037; Ukrainian Baroque Church of St. Andrew; the magnificent 19th-century Cathedral of St. Vladimir; and many other attractions. Kiev is often referred to as 'the mother of all cities' by Russians and Ukrainians. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe. In the historical center of Kiev you can feel the spirit of the past everywhere.

Kiev is distinguished for its rich cultural life. Theater lovers will find many theatres offering various theatrical programs. Most performances are held in Ukrainian or Russian. The recently renovated Kiev Opera House presents very good opera as well as a broad repertoire of ballets. Ivan Franko Theater is a center of Ukrainian drama, comedy, and musicals. A lot of various exhibitions are carried out in the city's numerous museums and art galleries.

Kiev is also a scientific and educational center of independent Ukraine. Various universities and science academies including famous Kiev-Mogilyanskaya Academy, which is one of the first scientific establishments in Eastern Europe, are located there.

Being the largest city of Ukraine, Kiev is a leading industrial and commercial center of the country. Kiev's major industries include: food processing (especially processing of beet sugar), metallurgy, manufacture of machinery, machine tools, rolling stock, chemicals, building materials, and textiles. The development of Ukrainian economy gave impulse to business activity of the city. There are a lot of new office centers, banks, trade exhibition centers and other commercial enterprises appearing in the city nowadays.

Take a walk through the ancient streets of this scenic city, feel its unique beauty and the spirit of its past. For sure if you come and visit Ukraine next July during the F1 event your stay in Kiev will become one of your most memorable experiences.

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