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One of the most mysterious attractions of Zhukiv island is the unfinished rail tunnel under the Dnieper River, the so-called...
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One of the most mysterious attractions of Zhukiv island is the unfinished rail tunnel under the Dnieper River, the so-called "Stalin's underground" (subway), or Construction Object #1. Now it is largely a waterlogged water pit of 600 meters, but it still indicates a once ambitious large-scale project perfectly well. Stalin began this construction in 1936 in order to strengthen the Kiev fortification. The plan was to make the transition from the Zhukiv island to Osokorki under the river, so that the underground tunnel would ensure the connection between two banks of Kyiv in case the bridges are ruined by the enemy. The connection was supposed to be large enough so that trains could pass through. This secret project then involved the village of Korchevatoye, used as a storage for materials and a mechanical repair plant. To cover the construction, there was a ship repair and maintenance base developed on the Dnieper River. The project involved twelve thousand workers. But it only lasted until the Second World War. After the war, the object has become obsolete, and its further construction became impractical. In 1974, when Kanev hydroelectric station was launched and the water level in the Dniper river increased, the tunnel appeared under water by half. Today the interest to this historic object is being gradually restored. There are official tours taking visitors to three various object of Stalin metro complex; including in the boats.
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This unique monument is dedicated to the insurance agent who has trampled his boots searching for clients. His worn out boots...
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This unique monument is dedicated to the insurance agent who has trampled his boots searching for clients. His worn out boots of 92 size cast from bronze tell eloquently how much the agent had to run at work. The left boot is trampled more than the right one, besides it concedes to right on length: the length of the left boot is 695 mm, and the right is 698-700 mm. Weight of each boot is 90 kg.The authors – brothers Andrey and Peter Ozyumenkovs – spent 4 months for the creation of this amusing bronze masterpiece. But now any interested person can “try on” a trade of the insurance agent and wear these shoes.
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Metro Bridge is the first metro (subway) bridge across the Dnieper River in Kyiv. Metro Bridge connects the Right bank of...
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Metro Bridge is the first metro (subway) bridge across the Dnieper River in Kyiv. Metro Bridge connects the Right bank of Kyiv with Rusanivka, Levoberezhnaya array, Voskresenka , Lesnoi Massiv and famous Kyiv recreation area - Hidropark (water park). On the right bank of the Dnieper River the Metro Bridge is completed with the "Dnepr" Kiev subway (metro) station.Metro Bridge was opened on November 5, 1965. Author of the project and the chief engineer - George B. Fuchs. The bridge has a two-tier structure: one for the metro/subway (the top tier, middle) and another for motor vehicles (bottom, sides).Metro bridge was built next to the former location of the Chain Bridge, which was destroyed in 1920, and founded on the basis of the bridge named after Eugenia Bosh, exploded during the World War II.Metro Bridge was the first in the world arched structure on the dry joints in terms of size of runs. The consoles are made of individual concrete blocks connected by metal bolts.
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Paton Bridge in Kyiv is a bridge across the Dnieper River that connects the Kyiv Right and Left Banks; the longest bridge in...
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Paton Bridge in Kyiv is a bridge across the Dnieper River that connects the Kyiv Right and Left Banks; the longest bridge in Kyiv. Paton Bridge is considered a masterpiece of engineer-building idea and The bridge has been built betwrrn 1941 and 1953, and its main creator - academician Yevhen Paton - died a few months before inauguration of the bridge in 1953. The bridge was named after its famous constructor.It was for the first time in the world, that the building of 1543m long bridge was collected of the all-welded constructions. An entrance on the bridge from the right bank of Dnipro were set propylaeum of Doric warrant, and from left bank there were set two columns of 20 m high. Traffic across the bridge was opened on 5 November 1953.
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