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Khreshchatyk

The center of the city is Khreschatyk Street, which follows the bottom of a small valley, laced on the sides with beautiful, terraced gardens interspersed with tall, modern office and apartment buildings.

Khreshchatyk Str. Kiev

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Greenery of the gardens, trees lining the street, squares that intersect all, combined with the variegated colors of brick, red and gray granites, and decorative ceramic tiles give Khreschatyk an attractive and colorful portrayal, much admired by Kiev's inhabitants.

The name is derived from the Slavic word krest or khrest (cross). It lies in a valley that is crossed by several ravines. When looked at from above, the valley resembles a cross.

The entire street was completely destroyed during World War II by the retreating Red Army and rebuilt in the neo-classical style of post-war Stalinist architecture. The street has been significantly renovated during the modern period of Ukraine's independence. Today, the street is the administrative and business center of the city, as well as a popular place for Kievans.

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