Як тебе не любити, Києве мій! [Yak tebe ne lyubyty, Kyyeve miy!] [English translation]

Quiet day slowly fading, with lights playing the sea,

The green slopes of Dnieper became dear to me,

Where the branches are swaying of lovers delights...

How can I not love you, Kyiv, my life!

Like a happiness surf, the velvet of nights...

How can I not love you, Kyiv, my life!

*Cannas look in my eyes, into them I'll pour my heart,

Let them tell my beloved, how true is my love.

On the wings of the hopes I will live, I'll fly...

How can I not love you, Kyiv, my life!

A weary city is sleeping, peacefully, gently till Dawn,

Look, the lights, like a necklace, over Dnieper are on,

Like a happiness surf, the velvet of night...

How can I not love you, Kyiv, my life!

Like a happiness surf, the velvet of night...

How can I not love you, Kyiv, my life!

• Artist:Yury Gulyaev