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9. I had a family member posted to Kyiv - she corrected my pronunciation many times - and I learned.

Fri Mar 4, 2022, 02:48 PM

Mar 2022

Same for "The Ukraine". Should be Ukraine (UKR), since "The Ukraine" implies an area such as "The Rockies" or "Bible Belt".

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'Kyiv' or 'Kiev' -- Here's why the difference is political [View all] Spazito Mar 2022 OP

A serious distinction. Just like Ukraine vs the Ukraine. niyad Mar 2022 #1

Yes, both are important distinctions for sure... Spazito Mar 2022 #2

Not certain this is correct. fizzix137 Mar 2022 #3

If you listen to the video in this article you might find it... Spazito Mar 2022 #5

For consistency, we should also be using the Ukrainian spellings COL Mustard Mar 2022 #14

Thank you, barbtries Mar 2022 #4

I didn't understand the difference either until reading this... Spazito Mar 2022 #6

In my mind Kiev belongs to the era of the Soviet Union. mwooldri Mar 2022 #7

Well said! Spazito Mar 2022 #8

Well, I don't order Beijing Duck anymore either. Miss it tho. erronis Mar 2022 #10

Some things didn't change with Beijing/Peking. mwooldri Mar 2022 #12

I'd also like to know the correct transliteration of "Zelenskyy" nuxvomica Mar 2022 #11

BUT correct Ukrainian transcription is KYJIV! TomWilm Mar 2022 #13

As far as pronunciation, I wish I could find the video Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2022 #15

There is a video in this article doing exactly that... Spazito Mar 2022 #16

Thanks you're right that's it. Thank you so much Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2022 #17