Museum - diorama of the Battle of the Dnieper, Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky

The museum-diorama "Battle of the Dnieper in the area and the creation of Pereiaslav Bukrin springboard fall of 1943" in Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky is housed in the Ascension Cathedral, its construction dates back to 1700 year. Temple recognized architectural monument of national importance. The opening of the museum was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and took place May 5, 1975.

museum-diorama exhibition "Battle of the Dnieper"

Center and is truly a gem of the exhibition is art-documentary painting dioramas. Its size is 28 meters by 7 meters. It shows the tragic events of crossing the Dnieper, namely Bukrin epic with photographic accuracy.

In the autumn of 1943, Soviet troops Bukrinsky foothold, its main goal was the liberation of the capital of Ukraine was organized. In fierce fighting killed 250 thousand soldiers, but unfortunately their efforts were unsuccessful. The city was released only in November 1943, after the creation of a new bridgehead.

Work continued on the canvas more than 4.5 years. The authors of this masterpiece of battle-art made by PT Maltsev and MS Prisekin - artists of the Moscow military artists` studios to them. Grekov.

Also particularly noteworthy exhibition of portraits of members crossing the Dnieper, Heroes of the Soviet Union, as well as sculptures and personal belongings of the soldiers, the press of the Second World War, letters, weapons and other frontline relics.

Getting there

Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky - a city of regional significance in the east of the Kiev region, located only 90 km from the capital. You can get here by bus, which depart from the bus station in Kiev , as well as the metro station "Chernihiv", "Kharkiv" and "Borispol". Tourist can travel by car, for that he should move on the M03 highway from Kiev to Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky.

In Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky, a museum diorama is located at ul. Pans, 54. From the central bus station on his way taxi - stop "Central Park", and it will be a reference point for the tourist.

Opening hours of the museum-diorama "Battle for the Dnepr": 09:00 to 17:00, Monday, Tuesday - closed.

Contact: +38 (04567) 5-18-79.