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Lviv (Western Ukraine) in its beautiful colores

Kyiv (Ukraine's capital) at night

Outside the metro cities

College graduate after passing exams

Winter tale

At the black sea coast

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The story of the Ukrainian nation dates back to the early 9th century, when Ukraine was the center of East Slavic civilization. During that time a state, known as Kyivska Russ, was the most powerful in Eastern Europe, with a capital in Kyiv (present capital of Ukraine).

Since that time and up to 20th century, Ukraine was divided among a number of countries and empires. Most part of 20th century Ukraine was a part of Soviet Union and was considered leading technical, economical and scientific centre. In 1991 Ukraine became an independent country and entered a period of transition to a market economy . Starting from 2000, more and more international companies and investors have been paying attention to Ukraine and the country has been showing a steady economic growth.

The country is free of nuclear weapons, yet it has the 2nd largest army in Europe. The professional army supports Ukraine’s image as a key peacemaker in the world. Country’s troops were deployed in Kosovo, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Iraq and other countries. Today Ukraine is a country of 46 million people. It shares borders with Russia, Belorus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. The Black Sea and Azov Sea wash the countries south coast. Ukraine is the world's 44th largest country and 2nd largest state in Europe. Ukraine is recognized as the country offering unique opportunities for industrial, technological, trade and agricultural development. The World Bank certifies Ukraine as a middle-income state. In 2007 the Ukrainian stock market recorded the second world’s highest growth rate of 130%. Growing sector of the Ukrainian economy include: information technology market, agriculture, aviation and space research industries.

Today Indian and Ukrainian ties are quite strong. Indian citizens in Ukraine have made a considerable impact on the commercial and cultural life of Ukraine. India is the largest exporter of pharmaceuticals to Ukraine. And Tata Motors takes up a 50% share of Ukrainian bus market. Products worth $422 million – mainly pharmaceuticals, chemicals, tea, spices, silk, machines and engines – were imported to Ukraine from India last year. After Russia, Ukraine is India's second largest trading partner in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Interesting facts about Ukraine

Ukraine is one of 5 countries - leaders in space research industry. The enterprises of space industry gain great experience in the development and production of modern launch vehicles, spacecraft, engines, control and telemeter system.

Geographical center of Europe is in UkraineThe village of Dilove located on the Tisza River, close to the Romanian border contains holdsa historical marker and a large stone believed to mark the geographic centre of Europe, as measured in 1887 by the geographers from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The biggest and the most powerful planes in the world are produced in UkraineThe Antonov An-124 Ruslan is the largest aircraft ever mass produced, and was, until the advent of the An-225 Mriya, the largest aircraft in production today. An-124s have been used to carry locomotives, yachts, aircraft fuselages, and a variety of other oversized cargoes. The An-225 Mriya is a strategic airlift transport aircraft with a maximum gross weight of 640 tones (1,411,000 lb).

Ukraine is one of the most profitable markets for Tata. In 2008, before the crisis, company reached some $17 million turnover