Description Andriyivskyy Descent

numerous tourist shops , art galleries line sidewalks of andriyivskyy descent.

the andriyivskyy descent begins on summit of starokyivska hora (old kiev mountain) near ornate late-baroque saint andrew s church (which gave street current name). street continues on down , descends podil district ends @ kontraktova square. in past times, descent known borychiv descent mentioned borichev uvoz (old east slavic: Боричев увоз) nestor chronicler in primary chronicle , in 12th century poem, tale of igor s campaign (slovo o polku ihorevim). descent s current name derived 18th century, @ time when saint andrew s church erected atop hill.

in 18th , 19th centuries, street inhabited merchants , craftspeople. although long gone due sweeping demographic changes in kiev during times of late russian empire , soviet union, street once again thriving unique topology, architecture, rich history , many gift shops , small art galleries showcasing various paintings , sculptures ukrainian artists. descent 1 of favorite spots tourists. notable many festivals holds, including various art festivals , kiev day celebrations on last weekend of may.

the street s location in city , landmark attraction has made lately highly prestigious area, several new luxurious restaurants. however, descent s sewer , water systems have not been upgraded within past 100 years, thereby underlining need new system installed. although, city authorities have not yet scheduled new sewer project system installed.