Shevchenko
Shevchenko is a locality in Kyiv, Central Ukraine and has about 220,000 residents. Shevchenko is situated nearby to the area Urochyshche Babyn Yar, as well as near the suburb Podil.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Babi Yar monument and The St. Cyril’s Church Museum.
Babi Yar monument
Monument
Babi Yar or Babyn Yar is a ravine in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and a site of massacres carried out by Nazi Germany's forces during its campaign against the Soviet Union in World War II.
The St. Cyril’s Church Museum
Museum
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The St. Cyril's Monastery is a medieval monastery in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The monastery contains the famous St. Cyril's Church, an important specimen of Kievan Rus' architecture of the 12th century, and combining elements of the 17th and 19th centuries.
Apostolic Nunciature
Government office
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The Apostolic Nunciature to Ukraine is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Ukraine. It is located in Kyiv. Visvaldas Kulbokas, an archbishop, was named Apostolic Nuncio by Pope Francis on 15 June 2021.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Obolon and Podil.
Obolon
Suburb
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Obolon is a historical locality which includes a residential area, along with an industrial park within Ukraine's capital Kyiv that is located on its northern side, in an eponymous city district - the Obolonskyi District. Obolon is situated 6 km northeast of Shevchenko.
Podil
Suburb
Podil or Podol, also known in English as the Lower City, is a historic neighborhood in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It is located on a floodplain terrace over the Dnieper between the Kyiv Hills and the lower stream of Pochaina River. Podil is situated 3½ km east of Shevchenko.
Old Kyiv
Quarter
Old Kyiv is a historical neighborhood of Kyiv. Other names include Upper City, Old Town, and others. It is located at the far eastern portion of the Shevchenkivskyi District. Old Kyiv is situated 3½ km east of Shevchenko.
Shevchenko
- Type: Locality with 220,000 residents
- Also known as: “Shevchenkivskyi District” and “Shevchenkivskyi Rayon”
- Location: Kyiv, Central Ukraine, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.4641° or 50° 27′ 51″ northLongitude
30.4658° or 30° 27′ 57″ eastPopulation
220,000Elevation
161 metres (528 feet)Open location code
9G2GFF78+J8GeoNames ID
13546521
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In Other Languages
“Shevchenko” goes by many names.
- Ukrainian: “Shevchenkivskyi”
- Ukrainian: “Шевченківський район”
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