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Valeriya Khodos
Valeriya Ihorivna Khodos (, ; born November 19, 1986) is a Ukrainian actress, director, and writer known for her work in film, television, and theater. She was born in Kyiv, then part of the Ukrainian SSR in the Soviet Union. Khodos graduated from the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University and began her screen career in 2006 with a minor role in the film ''The Secret of St. Patrick''. She has since become a notable figure in contemporary Ukrainian cinema. In 2016, she gained wider recognition for her lead role as Kateryna Shvets in the historical miniseries Kateryna, and for her appearance in the internationally distributed feature film '' Bitter Harvest'' (2017), set during the Holodomor of the 1930s. Early life and education Khodos was born in Kyiv on November 19, 1986. During her first year at university, at the age of 18, she experienced the tragic loss of her mother, who was killed in a New Year’s Eve car accident caused by a drunk dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyiv
Kyiv, also Kiev, is the capital and most populous List of cities in Ukraine, city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both sides of the Dnieper, Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2022, its population was 2,952,301, making Kyiv the List of European cities by population within city limits, seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center. It is home to many High tech, high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive system of Transport in Kyiv, public transport and infrastructure, including the Kyiv Metro. The city's name is said to derive from the name of Kyi, one of its four legendary founders. During History of Kyiv, its history, Kyiv, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, passed through several stages of prominence and obscurity. The city probably existed as a commercial center as early as the 5th century. A Slav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |