Kievan locals from the beginning of the 20th century compiled in black and white photos

These photos of places where Kiev residents loved to walk at the beginning of the 20th century. Excellent places for simple walks alone, or for relaxation or entertainment in a noisy company. There were playgrounds, attractions, a library.

One of these places was Kiev Nicholas Park - now the Taras Shevchenko Park. It was founded in 1860 under the name University Square. In 1896 a monument to Nicholas I was opened in the park, which was demolished by the Bolsheviks in 1920.

In 1939, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko, a monument to Taras Shevchenko, the work of sculptor Matvey Manizer, was unveiled at the site of the former monument to Nikolai I.