Square of Contracts or Contract Square (Ukrainian: Контрактова площа, translit.: Kontraktova ploshcha) is a square in the historic Podilneighborhood of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The square is an important economic, cultural, and transport center of the Podil, containing numerous architectural and historical monuments.
Map of the Contracts Square in Kyiv
The former Greek Monastery on the square (center). The building currently hosts the city branch of the National Bank.
Contract Square is known since the Kyivan Rus' times as an important part of the Podil merchant neighborhood.[1] The square lies in between the Andriyivskyy Descent, Sahaidachny, Pokrivska, Florivska, Prytisko-Mykilska, Kostiantynivska, Mezhyhirska, Spaska, Skovorody and Ilynska streets.[1][2]
In the 1970s, archaeological works conducted by the Institute of Archaeology of the Ukrainian SSR were done on the square, as well as reconstructions of the square's main constructions.
The square was renamed several times during its history: in 1869-1919 the square was named Alexander Square in honour of the Russian emperor Alexander II; in 1919-1944 it was named Red Square, dedicated to Communism; between 1945 and the 1950s, it was renamed back to Contracts, although Red continued to be widely used among elder people; in 1990, the original name was re-established.[2]
Today, the Contracts Square is an important center of the Podil neighborhood, and also a recreational, cultural and transportation point of the city.
The square is often used for various outdoor public festivities, including music concerts and fairs. The Petro Sahaidachnyi Street which leads to the square is limited to pedestrians on weekends.
Contracts Square is one of the largest and oldest transport hub of the Kyiv tram system, end stop for several tram routes. However, tram lines crossing the square are being gradually phased out since the 1980s.
^Zharikov, N. L., ed. (1983–1986). "Gostiniy Dvor, 1809-1833 yrs.". Monuments of urban development and architecture in the Ukrainian SSR. 1-4 (in Russian). Kyiv: Budivel'nyk. p. 28. LCCN 84179019. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
^Zharikov, N. L., ed. (1983–1986). "Kontraktovyi Dom, 1815-1817 yrs.". Monuments of urban development and architecture in the Ukrainian SSR. 1-4 (in Russian). Kyiv: Budivel'nyk. p. 28. LCCN 84179019. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
^. Kyivskyi Metropoliten (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
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Square of Contracts or Contract Square Ukrainian Kontraktova plosha translit Kontraktova ploshcha is a square in the historic Podil neighborhood of Kyiv the capital of Ukraine The square is an important economic cultural and transport center of the Podil containing numerous architectural and historical monuments Map of the Contracts Square in Kyiv The former Greek Monastery on the square center The building currently hosts the city branch of the National Bank The central church of Podil The Pyrohoshcha Dormition of the Mother of God Church 1132 ruined by the Soviets in 1935 rebuilt in 1998 Contents 1 History 2 Modern square 2 1 Buildings and structures 2 2 Transportation center 3 References and footnotesHistory Edit Main entrance to the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy Contract Square is known since the Kyivan Rus times as an important part of the Podil merchant neighborhood 1 The square lies in between the Andriyivskyy Descent Sahaidachny Pokrivska Florivska Prytisko Mykilska Kostiantynivska Mezhyhirska Spaska Skovorody and Ilynska streets 1 2 The construction of the Contracts House a permanent trading center where contracts were signed at the end of the 18th century gave the square its current name 1 2 During 1748 1749 the Fountain of Samson was built to repair the water distribution system of the area 3 to a design by Ukrainian architect Ivan Hryhorovych Barskyi 2 The compound of the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy one of Ukraine s leading universities dating back to 16th century 4 adjoins the square 1 In the 1970s archaeological works conducted by the Institute of Archaeology of the Ukrainian SSR were done on the square as well as reconstructions of the square s main constructions The square was renamed several times during its history in 1869 1919 the square was named Alexander Square in honour of the Russian emperor Alexander II in 1919 1944 it was named Red Square dedicated to Communism between 1945 and the 1950s it was renamed back to Contracts although Red continued to be widely used among elder people in 1990 the original name was re established 2 Modern square Edit The Hosting Court building with the monument to Petro Konashevych Sahaidachny Two Kyiv tram cars on the square seen with the roofs of the St Andrew s Church in the background Inside the Kontraktova Ploshcha Metro Station Today the Contracts Square is an important center of the Podil neighborhood and also a recreational cultural and transportation point of the city The square is often used for various outdoor public festivities including music concerts and fairs The Petro Sahaidachnyi Street which leads to the square is limited to pedestrians on weekends Buildings and structures Edit Listed clockwise from the Sahaidachnyi Street Monument to Petro Konashevych Sahaidachny a Cossack Hetman Hosting Court building of the 19th century 5 and the main feature of the town square Contracts House where contracts were signed 6 Fountain of Samson reconstructed architectural monument Children s Musical Theater Monument to Hryhoriy Skovoroda a poet philosopher and composer Compound of the Kyiv Mohyla Academy including Soros Center for Contemporary Art in the corner building Building of the National Bank s city branch formerly the Greek Monastery Church of the Mother of God Pyrohoshcha Transportation center Edit Contracts Square is one of the largest and oldest transport hub of the Kyiv tram system end stop for several tram routes However tram lines crossing the square are being gradually phased out since the 1980s Most importantly Contracts Square adjoins the Kyiv Metro Kontraktova Ploshcha Station Obolonsko Teremkivska line thus forming a multi modal passenger knot with the tram and minibus lines The station has a sub surface design with four entrances two of them being outside the square 7 References and footnotes Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kontraktova Square a b c d Kudrytskyi A 1981 Kyiv Encyclopedic Directory Kyiv Ukrainian Soviet Encyclopedia pp 306 7 a b c d Kontraktova Ploshcha Wiki Encyclopedia Kiev in Ukrainian Retrieved 2007 12 13 Hewryk Titus D 1982 The Lost Architecture of Kiev New York The Ukrainian Museum ASIN B0006E9KPQ Out of print HISTORY OF NaUKMA National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy Retrieved 2007 12 13 Zharikov N L ed 1983 1986 Gostiniy Dvor 1809 1833 yrs Monuments of urban development and architecture in the Ukrainian SSR 1 4 in Russian Kyiv Budivel nyk p 28 LCCN 84179019 Retrieved 2007 12 13 Zharikov N L ed 1983 1986 Kontraktovyi Dom 1815 1817 yrs Monuments of urban development and architecture in the Ukrainian SSR 1 4 in Russian Kyiv Budivel nyk p 28 LCCN 84179019 Retrieved 2007 12 13 Station Kontraktova Ploshcha Kyivskyi Metropoliten in Ukrainian Archived from the original on 2008 01 01 Retrieved 2007 12 13 Coordinates 50 27 50 N 30 31 5 E 50 46389 N 30 51806 E 50 46389 30 51806 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Square of Contracts 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