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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (447) I wish I had only bright sides to write about. There are definitely lots of them but one cannot ignore the inhumanity and pain that World War II, the "Great Patriotic War", brought over the people of Kiev.
I am a German and luckily for me this is all history. All my life I have believed in the power of good inside all of us. When I was 18, the typical age of being drafted, I did not go and became a conscientious objector. Fact is I still consider military the pest for mankind, even more when growing older and wiser. But all my beliefs, my personal integrity and innocence cannot save me from feeling ashamed with what my fellow citizens have done only a couple of decades ago. When will we all ever learn?
Those of you who still support the ideas of military ideology, why don' t you look inside your hearts? How long do you need for the most simple consideration that you can never wash your hands clean once being involved in any killing? It is so simple.
Those of you, especially from Christian religion or from any other religion in this world, have you never heard the old commandment given "Thou shalt not kill"?
Or those of you, who remain untouched or take this lightly, hear my warning, violence and evil has got a chance because of this.
Please stop the devastation of hearts and minds, stop the destruction of families. Do not trust in miserable politicians who keep on telling you there is something positive with military. Do not believe them. It is not.
Babyn Jar memorial reminds of an abyss of human hatred and ignorance. During the night from 29th to 30th September 1941 German fascists committed the crime of slaughtering far more than 33,000 Jews from Kiev here. - A sober statement. But what can I say when my heart is able to fly back in time and see the damage done? That is inexpressable grief.
Oh Heavenly Father, please forgive us because we still know not what we do... Please teach us tolerance, teach us mercy, teach us peace. Leave a Comment Directions: Find more photographs here (Valerij Lysenko, member of VT, Kiev)
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Strolling the city park will automatically lead you to the Marinskii Palace, that you approach from its rear side. Yet even from its back you can tell what a beautiful building it is.
(text removed) Leave a Comment Address: Michail-Grushevskii street 5Directions: Lipki, attached to Marinskii park.
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Since markets play an important role in the city life of Kiev and this situation is very much different from what west Europeans or Americans (or eventually from any other origin) are familiar with, there should be a spotlight on this topic.
There is a more thorough discussion of what you can find in this context in the "Travelogues" category under "Market scenes".
(text removed) Leave a Comment Address: Get off at Petrivka metro station (blue line)Directions: From Petrivka station turn left to the CD, DVD and book section of the market, turn right for the other sections.
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This is something unique. Pirogovo is a huge territory of about 1 square mile (1.5 sqkm) where from all over Ukraine original ancient buildings have been brought and rebuilt again. For everybody who is interested in Ukrainian life of the past with emphasis on how the ordinary rural population has lived this is a must see.
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The Pecherskaya Lavra monastery was founded in 11 century. The building continued in for about 9 next centuries. The name Pecherskaya comes from the word "peshera" (cave) which were situated there. The monks used to live in these caves before the monastery was built. And Lavra is a noble name, which was mostly given to big and significant monasteries. The architectural ensemble of the monastery even today makes the great impression. In the sunny day the blinks of many domes and belfries are blinding the eyes - thus singlasses are a must :)
The most of the buildings in the monastery date from 17-18 century and are the examples of Ukrainian baroque style. From the 12 century there is only one church left (with just few architectural changes conducted later). This is the church above the main entrance gates and it is called "Nadbramna. It's a miracle that this church has remained after all the misfortunes (attacks, wars and fires). It was built in 1106-1108 as the defense tower. The church itself is situated on the second floor above the gates. Its interior is great. The narrow windows, and the general visual effect of movement upwards create the sense of the raised ease. The construction of the church carries the typical features of Ancient Russian architecture. Leave a Comment Address: PecherskDirections: Rather by metro to "Arsenal'na", also may see park Askol'dova Mogila, and walk by Sichnevogo Povstannya street
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In the first half of the 11th century, the nomadic Pecheneg tribe began to attack the Ukrainian populace living in the border regions of the Ukrainian state of Kyivan Rus. And, in the year 1036, the Pechenegs approached Kyiv itself, stopping just before the city ramparts. It is said that the Ukrainian sovereign of Kyivan Rus at that time, King Yaroslav the Wise, was extremely distressed at seeing this enemy encampment just outside his great city. Knowing it would not be an easy task to rout the Pechenegs, it is said that he prayed fervently to the Blessed Virgin Mary, promising her that he would build a church in her honor if he obtained victory in the difficult battle ahead.
There was indeed a fierce battle for possession of the city of Kyiv; but, though the military might of the Pechenegs was great, King Yaroslav inflicted a devastating blow upon the army of the Pechenegs and virtually drove them off Ukrainian soil.
Since it would also be necessary to protect this new part of the city with walls and ramparts, King Yaroslav ordered the construction of new fortifications. And, through these new walls and ramparts, he also ordered the construction of a strong main gateway - the Golden Gates.
The church was ornamented with frescos, ceramics and woodcarvings. The gate itself was reinforced and decorated with metal. The entranceway could be closed off with heavy doors of oak panels bound together with sheets of gilded copper. The arch itself was crowned with notches and semicircular niches, an architectural feature peculiar to the architecture of Kyivan Rus. Outside, the structure was girded by a deep moat spanned by a drawbridge.
The remains of the Golden Gates of Kiev one of Ukraine's oldest surviving historical monuments stand in a small public park at the corner of Volodymyrska Leave a Comment Directions: Walking from Kretshatik to Volodymyrska by Prorizna str.
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Andriivsky Spusk was the "short-cut" from Upper City to Podol district, the name is known from XVIII century.
Andriivska Church was founded by Queen-Emperor Elizabeth Petrovma in 1744 and was built in 1753 by V.Rastrelli. In accordance to the legends the Dnieper hills were visited and distinguished by Andriy Pervozdanny.
Nowadays Andriivsky Spusk is a all-year round exhibition place for arts, craftsworks, decorations, souvenirs; you can also witness live perfomances of musicians and actors.
The whole street is highly repreresnted by art galleries and studios, restaurants (i.e. Za dvumya Zaytshami), cafes, shops.
Worth noting a theatre and unique museums - Museum of M.Bulgakov, author of "Master and margarita" and Museum of the Street, i.e. Andriivskiy Spusk in historical pictures and photos from that times till now. Leave a Comment Address: Guess :)Directions: Walking from Maidan Nezhalezhnosti, or from Podol by funicular to Mykhailovskaya Square, and then Desyatinnaya str..
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The zoo is wonderful... Especially for kids this is a fantastic place to spend the day. In Kiev they have a corner the size of a farm yard where children can directly touch, pet and feed typical farm animals or other interesting creatures like goats, ducks, small naughty pigs, hares, guinea pigs, and the kids can also ride on a pony.
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The very first tram was launched in Kyiv 115 years ago, on June 15, 1892.it was the first electric tram not only in the former Russian Empire but Europe as well. The first tram route went down the Alexandrovsky spusk (now Vladimirsky, from the Tsar Square ( now European) to Poshtova Square.
The touring tram is a 1992 reconstruction of the original model. The tour starts at Kontraktova Ploscha, goes down the right side of Dnipro river to the Paton Bridge and back to Podil. During the tour you will learn whom should Kyiv be grateful for this technological miracle; get some tips on how public transportation looked like before the tram; how much the tram fee was and how it was calculated; who were the first people who rode the tram and who were the people who opposed it, see old pictures and hear many more amazing stories.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and costs 30 Hryvna per adult and 20 per child.
P.S. while riding a tram, remember it’s an old and the only tram from the XIX century left, so it tends to complain a lot about its fate :) (read - make a lot of noise) Address: Kontraktova PloschaDirections: the tram stops is to the right from the Monument to SkovorodaWebsite: www.interesniy.kiev.ua
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Kyiv, as any other city, has a lot of interesting hidden places that you would not find unless shown by a Kyivite or a person who is totally in love with the city. sea anchors, ravens in the cage, the cafe where you can try a cup of the most expensive Indonesian coffee, Copi Luwak, unusual monuments to known and unknown people and many many more places and spots.
if interested, get in touch with "Interesniy Kyiv." Arseniy will show you around and tell you amazing stories. tours are available in Russian and English.
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