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 Summer View Pechersk Monastery from Dnepr River, Kiev2010-07 (C) Seiji YoshimotoWinter view from Kiev-Pechrsk Monastery's bell tower on the river Dnepr, Kiev2002-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoChestnut-trees in blossom , Kiev2005-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Independence Square - the heart of Ukraine, Kiev2005-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Monument of Motherland, Kiev2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Kreshchatic, the main street of Kiev2005-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto View of Vydubetsky Monastery in lilac blossom (photo from M.M.Gryshko National Botanic Garden), Kiev2003-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Fortress of Kiev2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto At Fortress of Kiev2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Dnepr River and Cruising Boat, Kiev2010-07 (C) Seiji YoshimotoHyatt Hotel , Kiev2008-02 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Ukrainian Restaurant, Kiev2005-10 (C) Seiji YoshimotoMuslim Church, Kiev2006-07 (C) Seiji YoshimotoUkrainian Restaurant, Kiev2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Traditional Ukrainian Restaurant, Kiev2002-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto   Drama Theater, Kiev2006-07 (C) Seiji YoshimotoUkrainian Restaurant, Kiev2010-10 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSt. Andrew's Church , Kiev2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Multi-rainbaws over Dnepr River , Kiev2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
KievKiev is the capital of Ukraine with a population of 3 million people. It is the largest cultural, scientific and industrial center of Ukraine and the place of religious pilgrimage. Khreschatyic street is the administrative and business center of the city, as well as a popular place for Kievans. On weekends the traffic is blocked on the street and visitors can walk in the center of the street.
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The Horodetsky Building, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Mariinsky Palace - the Guest House of the Ukrainian president V.A.Yushenko, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Verhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Presidential Administration building , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
National Bank, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Some Political Party's Office, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kiev Institute of Technology
2006-10 (C) Nobuyuki Tomita
At National Space Agency of Ukraine, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
At Embasy of Japan in Ukraine, Kiev
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
The government buildings in Kiev are rather provincial in character and don't smack of imperialism. There are no buildings or squares that overwhelm people like in Moscow.
The Horodetsky Building
was built by an architect Horodetsky as a private residence in 1902. The house walls and roof are decorated with sculptural ornaments of mythological and hunting themes.
Kiev is more quiet and modest than Moscow. The noise in the city is lower, and the buildings are smaller and less monumental.
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
(C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Uspensky Cathedral and the bell tower of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2008-02 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Narrow streets of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2008-02 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Chestnut trees in blossom in Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Uspensky Cathedral of Pechrsk Monastery, view from the top, Kiev
2004-05 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Uspensky Cathedral of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Uspensky Cathedral of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Entrance into Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Uspensky Cathedral in Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2008-02 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Inside of the churches of Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Entrance into Pechrsk Monastery, Kiev
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pecherska Monastery
was built almost nine centuries ago on Dnepr Hills. Churches, masterpieces of architecture by themselves, have been holy places of worship for Christians. Famous for its catacombs with the saints' relics.
St. Andrew's Church (Founded in 1753) , Kiev
2008-02 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Andrew's Church , Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Andrew's Church , Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Andrew's Church , Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Andrew's Church , Kiev
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St Andrew's Church
St. Andrew's Church was built in1749 -1754 by the order of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna to the design of Russian architect Bartholomeo Rastrelli. The church was built in collaboration of Russian and Ukrainian architects from St. Petersburg, Moscow and Kiev.
This church has baroque style rich decor with the white columns, pilasters and cornices stand out against the turquoise blue walls; the capitals and cartouches are gilded; and winding gilded garlands adorn the dark-green domes.
St. Andrew's Church stands on the slope of Starokivskaya Hill. Along the slope, there are many interesting picture galleries, artists displaying their works, souvenir shops and cozy cafes.
View towards St. Michaei's Church from Bell Tower of St.Sophia's Cathedral, Kiev
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Bohdan Khmelnytskyy, Ukrainian Cossack leader
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
The famous frescos of St.Sophia's Cathedral, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St.Sophia's Cathedral-bell tower, night view, Kiev
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Restored St.Sophia's Cathedral. Unrestored parts of the Cathedral have been remained to remind us the long history of it`s monumental structures., Kiev
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St.Sophia's Cathedral.
2010-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Bells of St.Sophia's Cathedral.
2010-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St.Sophia's Cathedral-bell tower, Kiev
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St.Sophia's Cathedral
was founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise in honor of the victory over the Pechenihs. At that time Kyiv played an important part in the development of written language, literature, painting, architecture. Yaroslav the Wise strengthened the international importance of Kiev Rus' through dynastic unions. As a European power Kiev Rus' reached the highest point of its fame under his rule.
Marvelous mosaics and frescos by Byzantine masters from the 11th century, including a representation of Yaroslav's family, decorate walls, pillars and vaults. The center Virgin Maria mosaic is 6 meters high and composed of stone and glass plates of different colors and hues.
The cathedral has 5 naves, 5 apses, and 13 cupolas.
St. Michael's Church, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
At St. Michael's Church, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Michael's Church at night, Kiev
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Monument to commemorate princess Olga, Kiev
2002-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Michael's Church, Kiev
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Michael's Church, Kiev
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Michael's Church, Kiev
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery
is a Orthodox men's monastery located In the historic and administrative Uppertown, northeast of the St. Sophia Cathedral.
St Vladimir Cathedral
is located in the centre of Kiev. It is the mother cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kiev Patriarchy, one of two major Ukrainian Orthodox Churches.
Mosaics and colorful interior of the Vladimir Cathedral is very impressive.
National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Inside of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev
2002-04 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Rehearsal, National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Rehearsal, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Rehearsal, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Rehearsal, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Rehearsal, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Tatiana Liosova, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
2005-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Tatiana Liosova, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Tatiana Liosova, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Tatiana Liosova, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Tatiana Liosova, National Opera and Ballet Theatre
2008-09 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Swan Lake, National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet Theater, 2010-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Swan Lake, National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet Theater, 2010-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Swan Lake, National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kiev
Courtesy of National Opera and Ballet Theater, 2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
The National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after T.G. Shevchenko
is the oldest musical theatre in Ukraine founded in 1867. The theater building was reconstructed in Neo-Renaissance style in 1890s after the fire of the original one and was refurbished in 1980s.
Kiev ballet theater is one of the most famous three ballet theaters in CIS countries.
Demonstration at Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Political Demonstration at Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Demonstration at Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Underground Shopping Mall, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Underground Shopping Mall "Globus", Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Shopping Mall, Independence Square , Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Underground Shopping Mall, Kiev
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Independence Square at rainy night, Kiev
2010-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Independence Square at night, Kiev
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Independence Square at night, Kiev
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Independence Square during Euro 2012, Kiev
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kreshchatic street at night
2010-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kreshchatic street at night
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kreshchatic street at night
2010-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kreshchatic street at night
2008-02 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Restaurant on Kreshchatic street
2008-09 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Street Chorus on Kreshchatic street
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kreshchatic street at night
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kreshchatic street during Euro 2012
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kreshchatic street during Euro 2012
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Kreshchatic street during Euro 2012
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Independence Square
is Kiev's main square consists of an eastern and western side with Khreschatyk running in between. The square's center has glass domes, fountains and green spaces. In the summer, food and beer tents are set up.
The square is full of all sorts of people. It the place to come and see people who gather on the square.
Independence Square was an epicenter of the Orange Revolution at the end of 2004. The square is still a center of various political demonstrations.
The Independency Column topped with a statue of Archangel Mikhail, the saint patron of Kiev. A large fountain with 5,000-sprays is called Friendship of Nations.
Kreshchatic is the main street of Kiev with plenty of chestnut trees. Kiev city council, central department Store, National Philharmonic, and other administrative buildings, stores, hotels are on Kreshchatic street.
Newly Developed Water Front Residential Area
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Newly Developed Residential Area
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Newly Developed Water Front Residential Area
2006-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Newly Developed Residential Area
2012-06 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Newly Developed Residential Area
2006-10 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Various new residential areas are being developed in Kiev.
Pirogovo outdoor museum of historic folk architecture
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Old Wooden Church in Pirogovo
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Old Country House in Pirogovo
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Interior of Old Country House in Pirogovo
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Interior of Old Country House in Pirogovo
2013-07 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Old Country House in Pirogovo
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Souvenir Shop in an Old Country House in Pirogovo
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Old Country House in Pirogovo
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Old Country House in Pirogovo
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Old Windmill in Pirogovo
2007-03 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto
Pirogovo
(also known as Pyrohiv) is an outdoor museum of historic folk architecture and life of Ukraine, founded in a village south of Kiev. The Museum has 300 pieces of folk architecture (various types of wooden houses, churches and windmills with look and feel of 17th and 18th centuries) brought from different regions of Ukraine.