It is hard to guess that this city, known for commerce, science and industry, would have much to offer its visitors. The city strikes by its monumentality: grandiose buildings, broad avenues, huge squares – it is not lacking in the metropolitan ambitions. The first university and theatre, the first circus and zoo have appeared in the former capital of Ukraine.

Must-do things in Kharkov

• Go along the biggest square in Europe – Freedom Square
• Take a photo of the unusual monuments to Sewing machine, Gas valve
• Fly up over Kharkiv during the festival “Kharkov spaces”