Soviet Architecture of Kyiv Tour
Explore Soviet-era architectural legacy in Kyiv! It’s none of a secret, Kyiv was the third most important city of the USSR after Moscow and Leningrad. What architectural legacy have the Soviets left throughout the Ukrainian capital?
On the Soviet Kyiv tour, under the guidance of the expert tour guide, you will discover the most iconic constructions of Soviet-era times.
Brutalism was picked up by Soviet architects, as it perfectly combined with the ideology of developed socialism. However, unlike the British style, where the use of unrefined concrete as a symbol of the "honesty" of the material was at the forefront, the USSR was characterized by mixed brutalism.
We will see the iconic examples of Kyiv's brutalist architecture of the 1950s and captivating creations of Soviet modernism and temple architecture and scupltures.
There is no doubt that architecture lovers will highly appreciate this tour.
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Soviet Architecture of Kyiv Tour
What's included in Soviet Architecture of Kyiv Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kyiv
On this tour, you will see great examples of brutalist and temple modernist Soviet architecture of Kyiv. There are two big locations with iconic creations of Soviet Ukrainian architects of the 1950s and 1970s.
Built in honor of achievement of national economy of Ukraine, VDNH occupies 287 hectares and has more than 180 buildings and structures, 19 pavillions of which today have the status of historical and cultural monuments of Ukraine. This is a true architectural masterpiece of the Soviet Union temple architecture.
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- English speaking tour guide services
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- I will wait for you near the bakery "Франс.уа". It's a small kiosk bakery.
