Verkhovna Rada Building

The main building and political center of the country, a place where the most important decisions are made - the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. History of the building is very curious and it began long before it was built.

In 1934, the capital of Ukraine moved to Kiev and took appropriate for the Parliament building. So how to find this was not possible, then 2 years later, was a competition for architects and professionals to choose the best offer for the construction. The winning design V.Zabolotnyi, one of the best architects of his time. And in 1939, the building appears in all its beauty.

Monumentality of the two-storey building catches the eye. Skill building in the classical style, complemented by Ukrainian architectural elements. The main entrance is decorated with a colonnade on which the coat of arms of Ukraine. On both sides of the door are the national flag and several statues. The main decoration of the building of the Supreme Council is the glass dome at night it is illuminated and the whole building looks even more majestic.

Side facade of the building is in the shape of a semicircle, in this part of the session hall is octagonal. Here are taking important legislation was proclaimed the independence of Ukraine. The hall covers an area of ​​650 square meters and can hold up to 1,000 people. Interior room is different and some modesty rigor, while the lobby and foyer is richly decorated. The decor of the present stucco and painting, inlay and panels.

Historically, the building of the Verkhovna Rada of the country is located where once there were outbuildings Mariinsky Palace . The palace building once served as a temporary shelter for the Executive Committee of the USSR.

Today you can visit the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada, after submitting an application on the official site.

Before the building is the area in which regular meetings, pickets and excursions.