Soviet History and Architecture of Kyiv Private Driving Tour

Soviet History and Architecture of Kyiv Private Driving Tour

Explore the soviet heritage in Kyiv on a private guided tour and learn important facts from the USSR history. Discover examples of pompous Stalin empire-style architecture of the administrative district and Khreschatyk street, as well as typical budget residential blocks, so called “khruschevka”. Highlight of the tour is a visit of World War II Museum with a monumental Mother Motherland statue.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Eternal Glory Park, Slavy pl. 1, Kiev 01010 Ukraine

A spacious park, located on the Dnipro River hills includes an obelisk on unknown soldier’s grave.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Rodina Mat (Motherland), Zapeshchernaya St., Kiev Ukraine

An eye-catching sculpture of Mother Motherland is one of the symbols of the city. Rodina Mat monument together with the podium is 102-meter tall, which makes it one of the highest sculptures in the world.

Stop At: People’s Friendship Arch, Khreshchatyj Park near European Square, Kiev Ukraine

A monument built in the Soviet times in Khreshatiy Park. In the evening hours it is illuminated with all the colors of the rainbow.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: The Cabinet of Ministers - Budynok Uryadu (The Government), Hrushevskoho Mykhajla vul. 12/2, Kiev 01008 Ukraine

The place where the Prime Minister of Ukraine works

Pass By: Arsenalna Metro Station, Ivana Mazepy St., Kiev 02000 Ukraine

One of the deepest stations in the world is an interesting attraction of the city.

Stop At: National Museum “The Memorial in Commemoration of Famines’ Victims, Lavrska vul. 3, Kiev 01015 Ukraine

Holodomor victims Memorial

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Green Tour Ukraine LLC, Chornohirska St, 17/14, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

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Stop At: National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, Lavrska vul. 24, Kiev 01015 Ukraine

A one-of-a-kind museum enlightens people of the tragic events of the World War II and helps to understand the importance of peace for the future generations. On the open-air grounds of the museum, you will find an exhibition of the military equipment and sculptures depicting the crucial events of the war.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Khreshchatyk St., Kiev Ukraine

Central street of Kyiv was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, very few buildings survived. The current architectural ensemble on the street is a great example of Stalin's Empire style, including the building of the Hotel Ukraine and Town Hall.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Afghanistan 1979-1989 War Memorial, Between the Pechersk Lavra and the Great Patriotic War Museum, Kiev Ukraine

Monument commemorating the soldiers who died in Afghan War

Pass By: Verkhovna Rada, Hrushevskoho Mykhajla vul. 5, Kiev 01008 Ukraine

A house of Ukrainian Parliament, built in 1939.

Pass By: Ukrainian House/ The International Convention Center, Khreschatyk vul. 2, Kiev 01001 Ukraine

A building of the former Lenin's Muse located at European Square.