Shevchenkivskyi District

The Shevchenkivskyi District is an urban district of the city of , the capital of . It was originally established on 4 April 1937, although in 2001 its area was increased following an annexation of the former Radianskyi and Starokyivskyi districts.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Saint Sophia Cathedral and Golden Gate.

Church
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The in , Ukraine, is an architectural monument of Kyivan Rus'. The former cathedral is one of the city's best known landmarks and the first heritage site in Ukraine to be inscribed on the World Heritage List along with the Kyiv Cave Monastery complex.

Museum
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The of Kyiv was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of , the capital of the Kievan Rus'. It was named in imitation of the of Constantinople.

Museum
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The National Museum of the History of Ukraine illustrates Ukraine's history from ancient times to the present. It is one of the leading museums in Ukraine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Obolon and Podil.

Suburb
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is a historical locality which includes a residential area, along with an industrial park within 's capital that is located on its northern side, in an eponymous city district - the . is situated 6 km north of Shevchenkivskyi District.

Suburb
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or Podol, also known in English as the Lower City, is a historic neighborhood in , the capital of . It is located on a floodplain terrace over the between the Kyiv Hills and the lower stream of Pochaina River.

Suburb
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is a historical neighbourhood in central , the capital of . It is situated on the right bank of , in the valley between Lybid river and Pechersk plateau. is situated 4½ km southeast of Shevchenkivskyi District.

Shevchenkivskyi District

Latitude
50.4617° or 50° 27′ 42″ north
Longitude
30.4807° or 30° 28′ 51″ east
Population
237,000
Elevation
139 metres (456 feet)
Open location code
9G2GFF6J+M7
Geo­Names ID
694120
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In Other Languages

From Russian to Ukrainian—“Shevchenkivskyi District” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Шевченковский район”
  • Ukrainian: “Shevchenkivs’kyy Rayon”
  • Ukrainian: “Shevchenkivskyi Raion”
  • Ukrainian: “Шевченківський Район”

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