Simon Petliura Street

Simon Petliura Street is located in Kiev. It is located near the railway station. The street intersects with the main street of Kiev – Taras Shevchenko Boulevard. On the street of Simon Petliura there are a large number of hotels. Their windows overlook a busy road. At the top of the street are residential high-rise buildings. The architectural appearance of this street is made in the eclectic style and combines several elements of different styles.

Simon Petliura Street was first mentioned in 1855. At that time, the street was called Ignatievskaya. So it was named after the famous and wealthy homeowner Ignatiev. Since then, the street has changed its name several times. So, in 1869, it received the name Bezakovskaya - on the estate of Governor-General Bezak Alexander. After the change of power, Bezakovskaya Street was renamed the Comintern Street. Simon Petliura Street received its modern name only in 2009.