Ukrainian History

On Hryvnia Banknotes

988
Volodymyr the Great

Grand Prince and ruler of Kyiv-Rus from 980 to 1015. Introduced Christianity in 988.

1037
Yaroslav the Wise

Grand Prince and ruler of Kyiv-Rus from 1036 to 1054. Built St. Sophia Cathedral in 1037.

1840
Taras Shevchenko

Ukraine's greatest poet. In 1840 his collection of poems 'Kobzar' was published.

On Postage Stamps

1991
Leonid Kravchuk

First elected President of an Independent Ukraine.

2004
Orange Revolution

Mass street protest of fraud in presidential election.

2014
Euromaidan Revolution

Revolution of Dignity. Led to overthrow of corrupt regime.