Kharkivskyi neighborhood, Kiev
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Kharkivskyi neighborhood, often referred to as Kharkivskyi masyv is located in the Darnytsia
region of Kiev
, Ukraine
. The area was first developed between the mid 1980s and early 1990s as an expansion of the Darnytsia neighborhood of the city. The name is rather symbolic than historic: it simply indicates that the area lies on route to the city of Kharkiv
.
, Poznyaky, Bortnychi
and Chervonyi Hutir
- which was and still is a little ambiguous. In 2004 all these neighborhoods were included in the Darnytsia Raion.
's left bank, the Kharkivskyi was constructed following similar apartment block plans as the Obolon district. The very same method of sand-depositing was used to level and elevate the low-land meadows. The neighborhood has many lakes and the beaches are a popular attraction. However, the trees are rare and weak (because of the sand soil) despite intensive efforts of the residents.
Originally located relatively far from the metro, the neighborhood was not seen as prestigious, but the long waiting list for apartment
s caused quick settlement.
At the time of initial development, the area contained relatively tall buildings, anywhere from nine to sixteen stories.
In the early to mid-1990s, the metro was extended to better cover the neighbourhood. Osokorky
station was opened in 1992 and Kharkivska
station was opened in 1994 http://www.metropoliten.kiev.ua/station/station.php?lang=0&station_id=42&line_id=2.
Like in other areas of Kiev, additional development began in Kharkivskyi in 2000. Modern, Western-style apartment buildings were built around the lakes, usually further towards the south and east ends of the neighborhood. The prestige of the area was also increased with the opening of shops, restaurants and cafes on and around the lakes as well as on the ground floors of apartment buildings. The metro is being extended deeper into the neighborhood, with new Boryspilska
station opened in 2005. 2 more stations to be opened in 2006 and a new line (Livoberezhna) to be constructed in 2010 to 2015.
and entertainment, with no industry present.
50°24′15.93"N 30°39′29.11"E
Darnytsia
Darnytsia , is a raion of the Ukrainian capital Kiev.It is the southeastern raion of Kiev located on the left bank of Dnieper river. It borders Dnieper to its west with Holosiiv Raion of Kiev is lying across it, Dnipro Raion of Kiev city to its north, and Boryspil Raion of Kiev Oblast to its east...
region of Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. The area was first developed between the mid 1980s and early 1990s as an expansion of the Darnytsia neighborhood of the city. The name is rather symbolic than historic: it simply indicates that the area lies on route to the city of Kharkiv
Kharkiv
Kharkiv or Kharkov is the second-largest city in Ukraine.The city was founded in 1654 and was a major centre of Ukrainian culture in the Russian Empire. Kharkiv became the first city in Ukraine where the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed in December 1917 and Soviet government was...
.
Formal subordination
The neighborhood was a part of the Kharkivskyi Raion (administrative district) of the city until 2004, along with the neighboring areas OsokorkyOsokorky
Osokorky is a historical neighbourhood, on the left bank of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Osokorky metro station is situated in this neighborhood.-External links:...
, Poznyaky, Bortnychi
Bortnychi
Bortnychi is a historic neighbourhood in the southern part of Kiev. Its southern and eastern boundaries are bordered with forests. Now Bortnychi is included in the Darnytsia Raion.-External links:...
and Chervonyi Hutir
Chervonyi Hutir
Chervonyi Hutir is a historic neighbourhood in the south-eastern part of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Its eastern boundaries are bordered with forests. Now Chervonyi Hutir is included in the Darnytsia Raion. From 1923 - within Kiev. Almost all the buildings - one-storey, private, partly -...
- which was and still is a little ambiguous. In 2004 all these neighborhoods were included in the Darnytsia Raion.
Architecture and infrastructure
Located on the south end of the Dnieper riverDnieper River
The Dnieper River is one of the major rivers of Europe that flows from Russia, through Belarus and Ukraine, to the Black Sea.The total length is and has a drainage basin of .The river is noted for its dams and hydroelectric stations...
's left bank, the Kharkivskyi was constructed following similar apartment block plans as the Obolon district. The very same method of sand-depositing was used to level and elevate the low-land meadows. The neighborhood has many lakes and the beaches are a popular attraction. However, the trees are rare and weak (because of the sand soil) despite intensive efforts of the residents.
Originally located relatively far from the metro, the neighborhood was not seen as prestigious, but the long waiting list for apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
s caused quick settlement.
At the time of initial development, the area contained relatively tall buildings, anywhere from nine to sixteen stories.
In the early to mid-1990s, the metro was extended to better cover the neighbourhood. Osokorky
Osokorky (Kiev Metro)
Osokorky is a station of Kiev Metro's Syretsko-Pecherska Line. It is situated between Slavutych and Pozniaky stations. This station was opened on December 30, 1992.The station was designed by architect Krushynskyi. Osokorky station has 2 entrances...
station was opened in 1992 and Kharkivska
Kharkivska (Kiev Metro)
Kharkivska is a station of Kiev Metro's Syretsko-Pecherska Line. It is situated between Pozniaky and Vyrlytsia stations. This station was opened on December 30, 1994....
station was opened in 1994 http://www.metropoliten.kiev.ua/station/station.php?lang=0&station_id=42&line_id=2.
Like in other areas of Kiev, additional development began in Kharkivskyi in 2000. Modern, Western-style apartment buildings were built around the lakes, usually further towards the south and east ends of the neighborhood. The prestige of the area was also increased with the opening of shops, restaurants and cafes on and around the lakes as well as on the ground floors of apartment buildings. The metro is being extended deeper into the neighborhood, with new Boryspilska
Boryspilska (Kiev Metro)
Boryspilska is a station on Kiev Metro's Syretsko-Pecherska Line.Designed by architects V.Gnevyshev, T.Tselikovskaya and A.Yukhnovsky, the station is a shallow level single-vault . Although originally planned to open in the late 1990s, financial offsets put off the date to August 23, 2005, when it...
station opened in 2005. 2 more stations to be opened in 2006 and a new line (Livoberezhna) to be constructed in 2010 to 2015.
Economy
Kharkivskyi is a 'dormitory' area specially designed as such. The only businesses found there are retailRetail
Retail consists of the sale of physical goods or merchandise from a fixed location, such as a department store, boutique or kiosk, or by mail, in small or individual lots for direct consumption by the purchaser. Retailing may include subordinated services, such as delivery. Purchasers may be...
and entertainment, with no industry present.
50°24′15.93"N 30°39′29.11"E