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This monument is located on Kontraktova square, it looks like the famous philosopher returned from far away to his Alma Mater, to Kiev-Mohyla academy. This monument stands facing to the oldest building of Academy. The monument was established on the square in 1976 (the author of the monument – I.Kavaleridze). According to the legend soviets didn’t want to see Skovoroda with Bible in his hands, so the sculptor hided this Book in a bag on …
If you go to the yard at the corner of Pushkinskaya and Prorizna streets and you will see a beautiful view of the backyard of the Turkmen embassy. The Turkmens, in order to feel at home, built so called “East Yard”.
The Pedestrian Bridge, designed by architect V. Suvorov and engineered by V. Kiriyenko, was built in 1957. The bridge is a light construction 400 m (1,312 ft) in length that connects Kiev to the park-area Trukhaniv Island. This is the only bridge constructed specifically for the pedestrian traffic over the Dnieper fairway, and for this reason it’s formally included in the number of Kiev bridges across Dnieper.
Officially, the Museum was opened in 1904. The Museum exhibit contains a collection from excavations, which belonged to the founders of the Museum and many famous archaeologists of the time. At first, it existed only at the expense of patrons, and in 1909 it was assigned an annual state subsidy. The Museum exhibit shows the development of society in the territory of Ukraine from ancient times to the present day. Household items of first Trypillya …
Nice viewing point for Dnipro river and east bank part of Kiev. Well-known and good looking monument to prince Volodymir the Great, who introduced Christian religion to Ukraine. Surrounded by a park and greenery, with walking roads leading to Kreshatik street, Upper Town and down to the river. One of must-see places, when in Kiev.
Close to the Golden Gates, in a small public garden, there is the monument to Yaroslav the Wise. The construction of the fortification system and the entire Kiev in the 11th-12th centuries is connected with the name of this prince. The monument, established in 1997, is a bronze copy of a figurine made by I. Kavaleridze before. It is a statue of the prince holding a model of St. Sophia Cathedral in his hands.
In 1997 a monument to the writer was opened in Kiev. Unfortunately, the house, in which Sholom-Aleikhem lived , was destroyed in 2009. So nowadays only the monument and museum exposition remind us about the famous writer.
The alley was built to give Kievans and tourists an opportunity to enjoy a beatiful view of Podil district and the Dnipro river from the height. In 2009 the children’s playground appeared on its territory.
The Vladimir’s Hill is a visiting card of Kiev. In 1853 the Monument to Vladimir, who boptised the Kiev Rus, was opened and afterwards the park was named after the prince. It was the first free park to enter, while others were closed and paid. On its territory there is a nice view point, where you can see the left bank of Kiev.
The main entrance is located on the European Square, futhermore the park runs along the Vladimir Descent and Dnipro hills. Initially there was a big stage for holding different concerts and festivals. But in 1982 the plan of the park was changed and the stage was removed. On its place the new monument appeared – The Reunion of Ukraine and Russia. Nearby there is the Arch of Friendship and the viewing point where you can enjoy a great view of …
