Kyiv by Зита Сеничева

Тихая Таня 7-Б класс

2018-04-09 13:31:04 UTC

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine, located on the Dnieper River. The city is famous for monuments of religious architecture and historical museums. The Kiev-Pechersk Lavra of the 11th century is a monastery and pilgrimage center.

Яковлева Елизавета 7-Б

2018-04-10 15:16:14 UTC

St. Sophia Cathedral is located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The cathedral is one of the main sights of the city. According to the chronicles, St. Sophia Cathedral was built in the early 11th century in honor of the victory over the Pechenegs. The cathedral is part of the reserve. In St. Sophia's Cathedral in Kiev there is more than 40 internal pillars. St. Sophia Cathedral is an outstanding monument of the ancient Russian architect. It is a symbol of the ancient past of Kiev.

Хлистунова Мария 7-Б класс

2018-04-12 12:46:46 UTC

A house with cats, also known as the House of Yagimovsky - a monument of architecture and history of pre-revolutionary Kiev, located on Gogol Street. Belonged to Fedor Yagimovsky. For some time the house was called the Koshcheya Castle. The house was built by the famous engineer-architect Vladimir Bessmertny, commissioned by Colonel Fyodor Yagimovsky. It should be noted that the decoration of the house is uncharacteristic for the creativity of the Immortal. Because of this, urban legends often link the construction of the mansion with Vladislav Gorodetsky

Чужась Анастасия 7-Б класс

2018-04-12 13:48:46 UTC

St. Cyril's Monastery

Few people know that this is a real masterpiece of architecture and a treasure trove of priceless works of art. Folk legends say that in ancient times in this area lived the legendary winner of the snake Cyril Kozhemyaka, therefore it is called the Cyril heights. There are a lot of caves in which people lived in the late Paleolithic. Such a truly unique and masterpiece building stands at the corner of Helena Teligi and Frunze in Kiev.

Третьяк Александра 7-А класс

2018-04-12 16:15:52 UTC

Golden Gate

The Golden Gate in Kiev is one of the few buildings of Kievan Rus that have survived to this day. The Golden Gate is a unique structure in the defensive system of the city. There are two versions of the name "golden". At the top of the golden gate was the Church of the Annunciation, and the first version says that the domes of the church were gilded, which gave grounds for the name of the gate. The second option is the "golden" gate, which means the main, solemn gates. The gates were intended for ceremonial entry into the capital and were located in the southern part of the city. In those distant times it was the only entrance to the city.

Талаш Екатерина 7-Б класс

2018-04-12 19:35:56 UTC

Andreevsky Descent
Street in the center of Kiev, which appeared in the historical period of Kievan Rus. In the distant past, it connected the Upper and Lower Towns. The official date for the appearance of the Andreevsky Descent is 1711, when on the governor's order the travel between Andreevskaya and Zamkova Mountain was extended. The passage became suitable not only for passengers, but also for crews, horse riders and carts, harnessed by oxen.

Мякутиков Борис 7A

apotroend — 2018-04-12 20:48:39 UTC

Maidan Nezalezhnosti
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Independence Square is central square of Kyiv.

It's located between Khreshchatyk, Boris Grinchenko, Sofievskaya, Malaya Zhitomirskaya, Mikhailovskaya, Kostelnaya, Institutskaya, Gorodetsky and Taras Shevchenko streets.

Independence Square was named:

1869-1876 - Khreschatytska Square,
1876-1919 - The Dumskaya square,
1919-1935 - Soviet square,
1935-1941 - Kalinin square,
1941-1943 - September 19^th square,
1943-1977 - Kalinin square,
1977-1991 - October Revolution square.

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Монина Мария 7-А класс

2018-04-15 16:47:15 UTC

St. Andrew's Church
May 27, 1753 in Kiev, to commemorate the city's visit to the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna built Andreevskaya

The Orthodox Church of the 19th century burned down in New York
church. The Baroque building was erected by the outstanding architect Francesco Rastrelli.
There is a legend according to which the place where the Dnieper now flows was the sea. When St. Andrew came to Kiev and put on the mountain, where now stands Andreevskaya church, a cross, then the whole sea went down.
But some part of it remained and hid under the Andreevskaya mountain. When later a church was built here, a well opened beneath the throne. In St. Andrew's Church there are no bells, as, according to legend, at the first blow, the water would have awakened and flooded not only Kiev, but all of the Left Bank.

In addition, the St. Andrew's Church is the active church of the UAOC, where daily worship, weddings, baptisms

Шевчук Елизавета 7-А класс Brodsky Synagogue

2018-04-15 17:36:47 UTC

The Brodsky Choral Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was built in the Romanesque Revival style resembling a classical basilica.The original tripartite facade with a large central avant-corps flanked by lower wings also echoed the characteristic design of some Moorish Revival synagogues, such as the Leopoldstädter Tempel in Vienna.The synagogue was built between 1897 and 1898. It was designed by Georgiy Shleifer. A sugar magnate and philanthropist Lazar Brodsky financed its construction.

For many decades the local and imperial authorities forbade the construction of a monumental place of Jewish worship in Kyiv, as they feared that this would facilitate the growth of the Jewish community in Kyiv, which, being a big trading and industrial city, would then become an important Jewish religious center. This was considered "undesirable" due to the symbolic importance of Kyiv, as the cradle of Russian Orthodoxy. It was only allowed to convert existing buildings into Jewish worship houses.

Залевская Алена 7-Б

2018-04-16 06:41:49 UTC

Richard's Castle - Lionheart

The building is in the style of English neo-Gothic of the beginning of the XIX century. Local people poetically call it in honor of the legendary King Richard the Lionheart. The creator of the structure is unknown. Presumably, the castle was built for renting, later it was purchased by the Orlovs family. There were always ominous rumors about the castle. Allegedly, he often changed the owners due to the fact that the inside was inhabited by evil forces. But later the legend was debunked, as in the walls they found bottlenecks of bottles that produced an ominous howl.

Илья Малюков:

2018-04-16 06:45:22 UTC

St. Sophia Cathedral is an outstanding monument of ancient Kievan. The main tourist attractions of the city, which have become the "visit cards" are the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, St. Sophia Cathedral, The Golden Gate, St. Andrew's Church, Khreshchatyk Street and Independence Square.St. Sofia Cathedral is the world famous historical and architectural monument of the first half of the 11th century.Yaroslav Mudry's ruling was the time when art, education and culture prospered. As of Kiev, it became one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and Asia.Over the years, 136 stones have been added to the Tribune Tower's ground level from world landmarks, inCBuding the Redwood Forest, Hagia Sofia, and the Alamo.The Golden Gates (Zoloty Vorota) is anothermonument, which was built by Yaroslav the Wise. They were erected in 1017 - 24 years and had been a part of a fortification.The modern Turkish name Istanbul has been the common name for the city in normal Turkish speech since the 15 century.Ukraine decided to keep up to date and to choose its own BIG SEVEN - the most popular landmarks Ukrainians are proud of.

The Barin Hotel is within easy walking distance of the famous Kapali Carsi (Grand Bazaar), Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the St Sophia Museum.

The larger the cathedral the more pillars and columns there are in it.

Maksishko Mark

2018-04-16 06:47:32 UTC

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and one of the oldest cities in Europe. It has a long history and rich culture. There are many ancient churches, cathedral, monuments, outstanding buildings and museums in it. All in all the city of Kiev has a great number of interesting sights. Perhaps the most beautiful and famous ones are Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Saint Sophia’s Cathedral, Golden Gates of Kiev, the Monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky, and Khrischatyk-street. Let me tell you a little bit about each of these places. The most visited sight in Kiev is the ancient monastery of Kiev Pechersk Lavra, also known as Kiev Monastery of the Caves. This historic and religious sight got its name after the district where it is located. Every year millions of visitors come to see its unique buildings and take a tour along the caves. This monastery exists for more than 900 years. The second interesting and ancient sight of Kiev is Saint Sophia’s Cathedral. It once was a cathedral temple of Kiev Metropolis. Today it’s an outstanding architectural monument and a popular museum. Both the Kiev Pechersk Lavra and Saint Sophia’s Cathedral are recognized by the UNESCO heritage. Golden Gates of Kiev also refer to the historical landmarks of the city. The Golden Gates are situated not far from the Cathedral of Saint Sophia. They once were the gateway in the ancient city fortress. Today, it is an interesting museum with the monument to Yaroslav the Wise in front. Many tourists come to see the Monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky at Sophia Square. He used to be the 17th century Cossack hetman and a great military leader. The central street of Kiev is Khreschatik. With the length of 1.2 km, it is one of the longest streets in Europe. Khreschatik runs through three squares: European Square, Maidan Nezalezhnosti and Bessarabskaya Square. Other places of interest in Kiev include the Andriyivskyy Descent, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, the State Historical Museum of Ukraine and many others.

Moshkalov Anatolyi

2018-04-16 06:52:21 UTC

Ukraine has a long history and rich culture. That is why there are many places of interest there. It is natural that the capital of the country, Kyiv, has kept the greatest number of them. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe. From time immemorial Kyiv has been the centre of Slavonic culture. There are many ancient cathedrals and churches, museums and monuments, beautiful streets and squares in it. The main street of Kyiv is certainly Khreshchatic. If you have never been to Kyiv you should start your sightseeing there. The street is only one kilometre long but very impressive. Kyiv is famous for its Kyivo-Pecherskaya Lavra. More than 80 buildings were constructed on its territory during 900 years of the monastery’s existence. Tourists always go to have a look at the monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, the outstanding Ukrainian statesman and military leader. There are many other places of interest in Kyiv. One of them is the State Historical Museum of Ukraine. There are more than 50,000 exhibits on display. The exposition tells us about the history of Ukraine and its culture from antiquity to the present days. The Golden Gates, the Andreyevskaya Church, the monuments to Prince Volodymyr and Taras Shevchenko are worth seeing. Kyiv Shevchenko Opera and Ballet House, Kyiv Ivan Franko Drama Theatre are well-known ail over the country. Any place is interesting in its own way and visiting them we come to know and love this country more.

Андрей Онищенко

2018-04-16 06:54:53 UTC

Ukraine is an amazingly beautiful country, which is generously endowed by nature and history, country, each area is unique in its own way. Lovers of ancient history like to visit the settlement of the Scythian and warlike Sarmatians, the majestic ruins of such ancient Greek colonies as Chersonesus, ancient Thira and Panticapaeum. Will not leave indifferent and Golden domes of ancient churches and sophistication Renaissance palaces. However, the most famous sights of Ukraine are in the capital city of Kiev: Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, the unique St. Sophia Cathedral, Golden gates, Andreyevskaya Church and Khreshchatyk «MiTAC, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is an ancient monastery, built in 1051 in Russia by the order of Yaroslav the Wise. Saint Sophia Cathedral is an outstanding monument of ancient architecture and the main temple of the metropolitans of Kiev. The special value of the Cathedral is the frescos of the 11th century, which depict the faces of the saints, portraits of members of the Royal family, as well as scenes of the princely hunting and dancing buffoons. In General, in the city there are more than 30 museums, not less than 2000 unique architectural monuments, 33 theatres, but also many of the existing art Vystavochny» Independence...

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Олейник Назар

2018-04-16 07:00:32 UTC

The Sophia Cathedral or St. Sophia of Kyiv was built during the reign of Prince Yaroslav the Wise to commemorate a great victory gained by the Kyivans at this site over the Pechenehy, who had been constantly threatening Kyiv and devastating Rus lands.

The Sophia Cathedral suffered destiny of many structures of Old Rus. It was ruined in the 13th c. during the Tatar invasion and subsequently suffered many times from wars and religious strife.

Metropolitan Petro Mohyla restored the cathedral in 1633. During the 17-18th cc., as a result of many alterations, the cathedral acquired the architectural aspect which has come down to us. During this time an ensemble of buildings in the style of Ukrainian baroque was created around the cathedral consisting of the Metropolitan's palace, the refectory church, the belfry and the fence.

Of unique value, from the scientific and the artistic points of view, are the ancient mosaic decorations in the cathedral, which ornament the principal altar, the central dome, the arches and pillars. The art of mosaic inlay work, which was widespread in Byzantium, was further developed in Kyiv. Employing smalts, the artists of the 11th c. created remarkable pictures.

Most of the ancient frescos were covered by later oil paintings. As a result of research work conducted within the cathedral, the original frescos were discovered. Of considerable interest are the portrait representations, discovered in the central nave, of the members of the family of Yaroslav the Wise: his wife Irina and three daughters — Anna, Yelizaveta and Anastasia. On the opposite side two figures of his younger sons have been preserved. The image of Yaroslav the Wise, which was painted on the western wall, has not come down to us.

The frescos of the two staircase towers depict the life and manners of Old Rus. Here we have hunting scenes, dances, performances of musicians, buffoons, and so forth.

A precious specimen of artistic carving is the white marble sarcophagus of Yaroslav the Wise. Also worthy of attention are the bronze gilded doors in the western wall with ornaments of the 17th c. and the filigree carved wooden iconostasis of the 18th c.

The cathedral and the entire set of buildings are of great cultural value for the Ukrainian people. It has therefore been declared a state monument-museum.

Naumov Vova

vovanaumov2005 — 2018-04-16 14:18:36 UTC

The Kiev fortress, the Kiev-Pechersk fortress or the New Pecherskaya fortress - fortification constructions (fortress of the first class) of the XIX century in the provincial city of Kiev, belonging to the West Russian line of fortifications of the Russian Empire.

The fortress was intended to protect the territory of Russia, in accordance with the plans of the state defense serfdom (lines of fortresses or strong points). Under the Kiev fortress is to distinguish the construction (strengthening) and the formation of the Russian army. Since 1886, the fortress is listed in the 3rd class, and on April 25, 1897, with a loss of strategic importance for defense transformed into a fortress-warehouse. Abolished in 1918, and the formation disbanded

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The Sights of Kyiv

2018-04-21 06:30:15 UTC

Marina Bazylevych, 6-B
The Golden Gate was built in 1017 by Yaroslav the Wise as one of three main entrances in the Kiev city walls. It was originally called the Southern Gate, then the Great Gate of Kive, and later called the Golden Gate. Partially destroyed in 1240 by the Golden Horde, the ruins were excavated in 1832 and the gate was completely reconstructed by the Soviets in 1982. Nobody knows exactly how it looked, so architects used their imaginations based on historic descriptions. On the west side of the gate is a statue of Yaroslav the Wise. It was erected in 1997.Inside the gate are the ruins of the original gate and a small museum. It was believed that the original gate was topped by a church. A small non-functioning church was constructed with the rest of the gate.There are also some nice views at the top. You can see Golden Gate Square below and the Renaissance Hotel, which is one of the more interesting buildings on the square.

Levada Irina 6-A

iralevada8 — 2018-04-21 07:00:18 UTC

St Sophia’s is the highlight of many visitors’ stay in Kiev. This majestic 13-domed church was named after the famous St Sophia’s Cathedral located in Constantinople.The Cathedral was built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise to commemorate the victory over the Pechenegs and to glorify Christianity. The church became a holy place of worship for ancient Kievites as well as a major cultural and political centre in Kievan Rus. It was often used to receive foreign diplomats and negotiate treaties. The Christian school for rich people’s children and the first Kievan-Rus library founded by Yaroslav the Wise were situated here. St Sophia’s made a huge impression on the ordinary citizens of Kiev in that era, with its rich frescoes and mosaics, many of which are still intact almost a millennium later. St Sophia’s is a national treasure of Ukraine.

The monument to the founders of Kiev - Kiyu, Shchek, Horyv and their sister Lybidi

2018-04-21 07:05:47 UTC

The monument to the founders of Kiev - Kiyu, Shchek, Horyv and their sister Lybidi was installed in 1982 in honor of the 1500th anniversary of Kiev in Navodnitsky park near the Paton bridge. The official name of the monument is "Floating Lybid", although most often it is called "a monument to the founders of Kiev" or simply a "boat". Legend has it that princes Kiy, Shchek, Khoryv and their sister Lybid founded a city on the right bank of the Dnieper and named it after their elder brother in Kiev. As Nestor the Chronicler wrote in The Tale of Bygone Years: "And there were three brothers: one, named Kiy, and the other - Shchek, and the third - Horeb and their sister Lybid. Ki was sitting on the mountain, where the descent was now Borichev, and Shchek was sitting on the mountain, which is now called Shchekovitsa, and Khoreb is on the third mountain, which was nicknamed Horyvitsa, and they built the city in the name of their elder brother and called it Kiev. " there is a double of the "boat". A smaller copy of the monument is on the territory of the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture on the Ascension descent.
Goldovsky Aleksandr 6-B

Golden Gate Golden Gate (Zoloti vorota). One of the most important architectural and historical monuments remaining from the Kyivan Rus’ period. Located in the southwestern part of ancient Kyiv, the Golden Gate was begun in 1037 during the reign of Yaroslav the Wise. It was constructed at about the same time as Saint Sophia Cathedral .The Golden Gates of Kiev was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of Kiev, the capital of Kievan Rus'. It was named in imitation of the Golden Gate of Constantinople.In 1832 Metropolitan Eugenius had the ruins excavated and an initial survey for their conservation was undertaken. Further works in the 1970s added an adjacent pavilion, housing a museum of the gate. Bakushev Nikita 6-B

2018-04-21 13:05:38 UTC

The Cathedral of St. Sophia (Sophia Cathedral), a temple built in the first half of the XI century in the center of Kiev according to the chronicle, Prince Yaroslav the Wise in place of victory in 1036 over the Pechenegs. At the turn of the XVII-XVIII centuries it was outwardly rebuilt in the style of Ukrainian baroque. Inside the cathedral, the world's most complete ensemble of original mosaics and frescoes of the first half of the 11th century preserved significant fragments of murals from the 17th to the 18th centuries.

2018-04-22 10:12:21 UTC

Katya Dzetsina 6-A

National Museum of the History of UkraineKiev is one of the oldest cities in Europe. There are many ancient cathedrals and churches, museums and monuments, beautiful streets and squares in it. One of them is the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II.The Motherland Monument is one of the visiting cards of Kyiv. The sculpture is a part of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War and symbolizes the feat accomplished by people during the war.The author of the monument is the sculptor Vasyl Borodai.A huge number of sculptors, architects, scientists and different kinds of workers took part in creating of this building.The figure of a woman with a shield and a sword in her hands was installed on the tapered pedestal of 40 meters high (total height is 102 meters, weight is 500 tonnes), sculpture height is 62 meters.At a height of 36.6 and 91.0 meters the viewing platforms are equipped which offer the panoramic views of the capital of Ukraine.

2018-04-23 12:35:05 UTC

Желиховского Павла 6-Б

2018-04-23 12:38:29 UTC

St. Sofia Cathedral

2018-04-23 15:15:22 UTC

The cathedral is famous for its mosaics and frescos by Byzantine masters that date back to the 11th century. Marvelous frescos decorate walls, pillars and vaults. Inside, the central part of the cathedral is decorated with large mosaic depicting praying Virgin Maria. Some frescos are especially interesting from both historical and artistic points of view, as they represent not only Holy Bible subjects, but also secular ones. For example, in the cathedral one can see portraits of Yaroslav Mudry family members. The belfry is decorated with paintings of the 11th century depicting scenes of the games arranged in Constantinople by Emperor Constantine in honor of Princess Olga. Paintings represent clowns, jugglers, musicians, dancers, animal trainers and chariot races.|Barabolya Katya

Catholic Church

2018-04-23 16:10:41 UTC

Roman Catholic Church of St. Nicholas in Kiev, used since 1980 as the House of Organ and Chamber Music. It is located at: ul. Bolshaya Vasilkovskaya, 77.
Construction of St. Nicholas Church began on the competitive project of architect S. V. Valovsky in 1899. The development and construction of the building was carried out under the leadership of the famous Kiev architect V. Gorodetsky. The church, built in stylized gothic forms with tall pointed arms and spiers, is distinguished by its slender proportions, lightness, clarity of the composition structure.
Kachan Margarita 6-A

2018-04-23 18:22:38 UTC

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and one of the oldest cities in Europe All in all the city of Kiev has a great number of interesting sights. Perhaps the most beautiful and famous ones are Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Saint Sophia’s Cathedral, Golden Gates of Kiev, the Monument to Bogdan Khmelnitsky, and Khrischatyk-street. Let me tell you a little bit about each of these places.
Лукашевич Виктория 6-а

Доктор Игорь

zitasenicheva2 — 2018-04-24 06:51:10 UTC

The statue of Motherland

2018-04-26 19:25:56 UTC

"Motherland" is a monumental sculpture in Kiev on the right bank of the Dnipro.

Some facts about the statue:

The height of the sculpture "Motherland" (from the pedestal to the tip of the sword) is 62 meters.
The total height with a pedestal is 102 meters.

In one hand the statue holds a 16-meter sword weighing 9 tons, in the other - a shield measuring 13 × 8 meters, weighing 13 tons.

The entire structure is all-welded and weighs 450 tons.

The frame itself starts at a depth of 17.8 meters (from the entrance to the museum). At this depth, a concrete well with a diameter of 34 meters leaves.

Korzhenko Polina 6－B

Maidan Nezalezhnosti

2018-04-27 05:11:50 UTC

If you leave for Kyiv you will have to go to this square. In Maidan Nezalezhnosti(Indepence Square) you can see the glass amphitheatre of the underground constructions and the leisure centre ,,Globe,, , the Monument to Nezalezhna Ukraina(Indepent Ukrain) on fhe high colum,as well as places many other buildings. Maidan is one of the most favo
urite places of meetings in Kyiv.
Mamchur Polina 6a

Hello! My name is Polina!I live in the country of Ukraine. And today I will talk about a very beautiful place. A steel sculpture of this size was made in the USSR for the first time. It was originally intended to cover the monument with gold leaf, but later it was abandoned. The metal frame was made of stainless steel smelted in Zaporozhye. The sculptor, known in the USSR, the author of a similar monument in Volgograd - Yevgeny Vuchetich, began to work on the statue project.

2018-05-03 17:49:09 UTC

Елагина Полина 6-Б