Podil

Podil Raion Подільський район
—  Raion  —
View of Podil from Kiev
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Location of Podil Raion in
Coordinates: 50°28′9″N 30°30′50″E / 50.46917°N 30.51389°E / 50.46917; 30.51389Coordinates: 50°28′9″N 30°30′50″E / 50.46917°N 30.51389°E / 50.46917; 30.51389
Country	Ukraine
Oblast	Kiev
Established	1921
Government
• Governor	Y. O. Romanenko
Area
• Total	34.04 km2 (13.14 sq mi)
Population
• Total	180,500
• Density	5,300/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
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Area code	38044-
Website	podilr.gov.ua

The Podil or Podilskyi Raion (Ukrainian: Поділ, Подільський район, translit. Podil, Podils’kyi Raion) is a historic neighbourhood and an administrative raion (district) in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Kiev, the birthplace of the city's trade, commerce and industry. It still contains many architectural and historical landmarks, and new archaeological sites are still being revealed.

Numerous attractions of Podil particularly include: Frolivskyi and Pokrovskyi Convents, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, House of Ivan Mazepa, House of Peter the Great, Fountain of Samson, Zamkova Hora hill, Andriyivskyy Descent — the main link of Podil to the city's administrative Uppertown, Borychiv Descent, Kiev River Port, Kiev funicular, Poshtova Square, and the Kontraktova Square.

Modern Podilskyi Raion, despite its tourism and culture importance, remains one of Kiev's main business, transportation and industrial districts. Industrial sites are mostly phased out of the Podil proper, but dominate the adjacent neighborhoods to the north.

Administrative Podil

The Podilskyi Raion, as an administrative entity, was formed in 1921 on one of the largest historical neighborhoods in Kiev. In May 2001, Podil celebrated its 80th anniversary of its foundation. Within the raion include the: Vynohradar, Kurenyovka, a part of Nyvky, Rybalskyi Peninsula, Mostytskyi, and the Podil historical neighoborhood itself. The section just north of Nizhnii Val was formerly called Ploskaya chast' or Ploskaya sloboda and until World War II was home to many poor Jews living in wretched conditions.^[1][2][3] On the territory of the Podilskyi Raion lie about 50 large industrial organizations, some of which are world renowned: Kiev Factory of Champagne Wines, Stolichnyi, Beer factory at Podil, Kiev Vitamin Factory, and the Farmak Factory.

History of Podil

Podil is the oldest district of Kiev. The name “Podil” means something that is situated downwards. Blocks of this district used to be trading and crafting center of Kiev. Their names reflect this fact: Degtyari (someone who deals with tar), Gonchary (potters), Kozhemyaki (craftsmen who deal with leather). On the territory of Podil ancient constructions were found. Some of them date back to 9th – 11th century. In 17th century intensive building within Podil took place. Since 1797 annual fair was conducted. 1811 Great fire of Podil damaged the district extensively and after this event appearance of Podil changed a lot. Before this fire Podil was the most populous district of Kiev with its 2068 houses out of 3672 dwellings in all Kiev. After this fire Podil was newly planned and great number of new streets appeared, which remained till our days. In this period were constructed such buildings as Kotractovyi house, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Shopping arcade and others. Historical heritage of the district was studied heavily throughout 1960-70’s when more then 3 000 constructions of Podil were inspected among them 226 monuments, 431 architectural ensembles and 99 memorial buildings.

See also

• Subdivisions of Kiev
• 1811 Great fire of Podil

References

Sources

• Malikenaite, Ruta (2003). Touring Kyiv. Baltia Druk. pp. 146–147. ISBN 966-96041-3-3. 

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