On the left bank of the Dnieper River, opposite the ensemble of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, stretched residential Rusanovka. It is surrounded by the channel and substantially an island. Through the channel airlifted three roads and two pedestrian bridges, well linked with a network of footpaths in residential areas. By creating this array, the builders had to practice for the first time in the Soviet city planning not only to build houses. They have created and the territory on which the Rusanivka. Her namyvali, because there were vacant lots flooded by spring waters of the Dnieper.

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Intensive construction started in all the districts of the capital of Ukraine. Pleases residents of Pechersk new shopping center, which has grown in 1983 on the street Suvorov. It plays an important role in the architectural appearance of the street. The first floor of this three-storey building set aside a deli-type store and self-service “Flowers”, the second – to 120-seat cafe, pastry shop and a cafeteria. Department store is located on the third floor.

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The central line of Kiev – Khreschatyk Street. Its construction began in the late XVIII century, the formation of Khreschatyk Street refers to as the 30 – 40-s of the XIX century. At the beginning of XX century the street was the commercial center of the city. During the Nazi occupation of Kiev Khreschatyk was largely destroyed. After the war, began its restoration. On Khreschatyk and arriving to it the streets and squares are 16 ministries, central boards 14, 11 entertainment establishments, 60 enterprises of trade, public catering and consumer services.

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