One of Kiev’s oldest parks is Shevchenko Park, which is located near the Priemer Palace Hotel. Opposite the park is the main building of the Taras Shevchenko National University, painted in red.
Shevchenko Park is famous for its Chess enthusiasts, who gather in groups, almost daily, weather permiting. Joggers find the park ideal for fresh air and excersize. It’s interesting to note that the The Aleksandrivsiky School, where Bulgakov and Paustovskiy studied, is located on the opposite side of the boulevard, next to the Volodymyr Cathedral.