Trukhanov Island- an island on the Dnieper, located opposite the historical center of the city of Kyiv, between the main channel and the branch of the Dnieper Chertoroy.
The island is divided almost in half by the bays of Starik (now Matveevsky bay ) and the Old Woman.
The area of Trukhanov Island is about 450 hectares, it is connected to the right bank of the Dnieper by a pedestrian bridge.
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It is believed that the name Trukhanov Island comes from the name of the Polovtsian Khan Tugorkhan, since at the end of the 11th century it was the residence of his daughter, the wife of the Kyiv prince Svyatopolk. During the time of Kievan Rus, there was also a settlement of Olzhishi on Trukhaniv Island, owned by Princess Olga. In 1534 the island passed into the possession of the Pustynno-Nikolsky Monastery. But more than a hundred years passed, and the island was again returned to the city, in whose possession it remained until the middle of the 19th century and was used mainly for hay. After the construction of a steam mill and ship repair workshops on its territory in 1856, a settlement arose, which was nicknamed Trukhanov Island.
In the middle of the 19th century, the first buildings appeared on it, and in the second half of the 19th century, the First and then the Second Directorate of the shipping company with workshops, a yacht club, the Hermitage park and the Bosphorus restaurant were located on the island.
The Hermitage Park was popular due to the cafeteria theater that existed there. At that time it was one of the most popular places among the Kyiv nobility.
Also on the island there was a summer building of the Kyiv yacht club, workshops of local shipping companies (in the Starika Bay) and several summer cottages. In 1898, in honor of the opening of the yacht club, Emperor Nicholas II visited Trukhanov.
In 1920-1930. about 4 thousand people lived here, had its own church - St. Catherine, wound about 20 streets and alleys.
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It was believed that Trukhanov Island was located within the boundaries of the Slavic Podil, this is exactly what the "Sputnik around the city of Kyiv" wrote earlier under the publication of Boguslavsky. The beautiful island, located opposite the city marinas and separated from the left bank of the Dnieper by the Chertorsem branch, beckoned the people of Kiev to its expanses. In the middle of the island there was Dolobskoye Lake, on the shores of which, it was believed, " in the old days, the princes of Kyiv and Chernigov gathered with their squads for meetings among themselves on issues of national importance and for negotiations on war and peace with the nomadic people, the Polovtsy".
In 1943, the Germans burned down the settlement during the defense of Kyiv from the advancing Soviet army. Perhaps for the sake of providing a strategically important overview.
After numerous historical twists and turns, since the late 1940s, the island began to be actively ennobled. Tens of thousands of trees and bushes have been planted and beaches have been improved. Large Kyiv factories and sports societies have opened water-sports bases here - with summer plywood houses, rental of boats, scooters, yachts.
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Until 1957, until the Park Bridge was built between Naberezhnye Highway and Trukhanov Island, crossing the Dnieper to the left-bank bases and sandy beaches was a big inconvenience. Therefore, the city authorities launched boats, popularly nicknamed "bast shoes" for their characteristic shape. On Sundays, the busiest street in Podol was the Heroes of Trypillya Street - it was she who led to the pier of the crossing. After standing in a long line, the people of Kiev crossed to the island, where warm velvety sand, branches of weeping willows, generous sun and gentle water were waiting for them. From here a beautiful view of the forested steeps, the golden domes of churches and the Dnieper distance opened.
Of the well-known writers, Kuprin speaks most affectionately about the island, calling it a “trash”. And the Ukrainian poetess Lina Kostenko wrote about Trukhanov Island:
“I heard the month with a golden whiff
scary legends about princes and khans,
and having spilled the old fisherman Trukhan ...
Trukhaniv Island, Tugorkhaniv Island…”
Now Trukhanov Island is one of the most popular summer vacation spots among Kyivans, especially among young people.
Today it has large beaches (including Central, Dovbychka), water stations, sports facilities, restaurants, holiday homes and many green spaces.
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At the extreme southern tip of Trukhanov Island is the most famous Kyiv nudist beach. You can get to it in two ways: by land, passing from the Pedestrian Bridge to the end of Trukhanov Island, or by water, crossing for a small fee on a motor boat from the beach on Dolobetsky Island in Hydropark.
In Matveevsky Bay there are sports bases for rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The bay is called that because it was once owned by the rector of Kyiv University Matveev.
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An artificial drainage channel was created to train canoe and kayak rowers. A very beautiful place!
And, of course, the pedestrian bridge, which is long overdue for repair or even reconstruction.
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How to get there:
The nearest metro station is Postal Square. From it you need to go along the embankment to the nearest bridge, which will turn out to be the pedestrian one.
For those who are by car, check-in to Trukhanov Island from the Moscow Bridge.
There is one area in Kyiv, which is located almost in the very center of the city and at the same time is called Trukhanov island. For those who have not been there yet, I will say that this is really an island. Moreover, this is a large green area, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich is something about 450 hectares! In general, there is where to walk
Briefly about the history of the island
The island is called Trukhanov because named after the Polovtsian Khan Tugorkhan, whose daughter was the wife of the Kyiv prince Svyatopolk and lived in this area. That is, the original name was Tugorkhanov Island. But over time, due to the evolutionary change of the language, it turned into Trukhanov. The events took place in the 11th century.
And in the 19th century, the island began to develop as a separate and fairly independent settlement. By 1930, about 4 thousand people lived here, there was a church ...
Of the well-known writers, Kuprin speaks most affectionately about the island, calling it a “trash”. Let me also quote Lina Kostenko:
“Having heard the terrible legends about the princes and khanivs with a golden breath, and having drunk the old fisherman Trukhan ... Trukhaniv island, Tugorkhaniv island ...”
Beauty of Trukhanov Island
And now a little about how this wonderful island attracts Kyivans and tourists. However, there are few tourists. And most people, as they say, hang out mainly on the beaches ... I think that there is a significant plus in this - the most beautiful places remain uncluttered with garbage.
Lake Babka with a view of the bell tower of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
In Matveevsky Bay there are sports bases for rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The bay is called that because it was once owned by the rector of Kyiv University Matveev.
Matveevsky bay overlooking the Lavra:
Matveevsky Bay with a view of the Metro Bridge:
drainage channel
This is an artificial channel created for the training of canoe and kayak rowers. A very beautiful place!
The real lilies bloom there:
Pedestrian bridge
And, of course, the pedestrian bridge, which is long overdue for repair or even reconstruction.
New metro line
Now a new metro line is being built across the island, which ended up in the Rusanovsky Gardens. People who have houses there do not want to be evicted (and rightly so!) and let the construction of the metro to Troyeshchina continue. You can read more about the problem in this article: http://h.ua/story/212817/
The constructed sections of the new metro bridge on Trukhanov Island are as follows:
The bridge is planned in such a way that cars will go from above, and metro trains will go under them:
The nearest metro station is Postal Square. From it you need to go along the embankment to the nearest bridge, which will turn out to be the pedestrian one.
For those who are by car, check-in to Trukhanov Island from the Moscow Bridge.
In Kyiv there is such an area, which is located in the middle of the Dnieper current and just opposite the historical center of the capital, and is called Trukhanov island. The area of this large green area is approximately 450 hectares, and the island is connected to the right bank of the Dnieper by a Pedestrian bridge.
Previously, a tram line ran along the Dnieper embankment, and it was possible to take a tram to the Pedestrian Bridge, but after the tram route was closed in February 2011, now you can only get to it by walking from the station. m. "Postal Square" along the banks of the Dnieper. On this road to the island, you can see the Magdeburg Right column, which is located near the bridge.
History of Trukhanov Island
The historical name of the island is sometimes associated with the Polovtsian Khan Tugorkhan, and initially the island was called Tugorkhano, and over time and due to an evolutionary change in the language, the name was transformed into Trukhanov. There is even a legend that it was in these places that the estate of the daughter of the khan, who was the wife of the Kyiv prince Svyatopolk, was located.
In the 19th century, buildings and working settlements appeared on the island, and after a few decades, a full-fledged working settlement began to develop as a fairly independent suburb. Shipbuilding enterprises, a yacht club were located on Trukhanovo, a telephone connection was established, a stone church, a school-school were built, a market square was equipped, streets bearing geographical names were laid. In 1930, the population of the island was more than four thousand people.
The beach on Trukhanov, popular today, was first opened in 1918. After the complete destruction of the village by the Nazis during the Second World War, they decided to rebuild the island and equip it with a cultural recreation area.
Before the construction of the Kyiv hydroelectric power station and the damming of the Dnieper, the territory of Trukhaniv was completely flooded during spring floods.
Sights of Trukhanovy Island
This amazingly beautiful island attracts citizens and tourists, most of whom spend time on the beaches of Trukhanov. Today, there are large Kyiv beaches on the island - the best Kyiv Dovbychka beach, equipped with all amenities, Central, sports grounds, water stations, several restaurants, small cafes, rest houses and many green spaces.
In the northern zone of the island there is a recreational forest park "Friendship of Peoples" and a protected area "Tract Bobrovnya". At the end of Trukhanov Island there is a water sports center and a unique architectural complex - "Matveevsky Bay", which has sports facilities for rowing, kayaking, and canoeing.
How to get or how to get to Trukhanov Island:
Walk from st. m. "Postal Square" or "Dnepr".
For those who drive, you can drive to Trukhaniv from the Moskovsky Bridge.
Trukhanov island address:
Trukhanovskaya street.
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Now Trukhanov Island is one of the favorite places for summer holidays in Kiev. Festivals are held here, people sunbathe and swim here, here is the well-known South Coast of Kyiv - the center of the youth party of our capital.
Sandy beach, well-groomed forest, many different cafes and restaurants attract those who prefer to spend time outdoors near the city center.
Have you ever wondered why Trukhanov Island has such a name? We asked ourselves this question and learned a lot of new and interesting things from the history of the island.
There is a version that the name "Trukhanov Island" is associated with the name of the Polovtsian Khan Tugorkhan (at the end of the 11th century, the residence of his daughter, the wife of the Kyiv prince Svyatopolk, was allegedly located here). According to another version, the island got its name from a certain Trukhan.
During the time of Kievan Rus, the current island was a peninsula, on which there was a settlement of Olzhishi, which was owned by Princess Olga. In 1534, the peninsula passed into the possession of the Pustynno-Nikolsky Monastery, and in the first half of the 18th century a canal was dug, and the peninsula turned into an island owned by the city.
In the second half of the 19th century, the island housed the production base and repair shops of the First, and then the Second Shipping Company along the Dnieper and its tributaries. A yacht club has been operating since 1887. Here were the private entertainment establishment "Hermitage", the restaurant "Bosphorus" and the Dnieper biological station.
A settlement appeared on the city land, where the workers of the shipping company lived. At first it was spontaneous, and in 1907 the city legalized and planned it. Due to constant floods, the houses of the inhabitants were built mainly on high piles.
At the end of the 1920s, there were 367 residential buildings in the village, of which only 2 were made of stone. Before the war, there were about 7,000 inhabitants. Part of the island territory was turned into an open city beach.
During the Second World War, the Nazis, retreating from Kyiv in October 1943, completely burned the village. The only building that has survived from pre-war times is the base of the former oil tank, which used to rise on the edge of Zaporozhye Square. In addition, in the thicket you can still find the remains of the foundations of the church and school. In 1989, a monument to the burned village was erected on the island - a figure of a warrior standing by a burnt boat (sculptor - V. Chepelik), and plates with the names of the dead Trukhanovites.
After the war, the village was decided not to be restored and the territory of the island was equipped as a recreation area. Communication with the island was maintained by regular boats until 1957, and after that the Pedestrian Bridge was already built.
The water station on Matveevsky Bay, cutting through the island from the south, became a place for training rowers, among whom were outstanding athletes, world and Olympic champions.
Trukhanov Island is now the most popular place in Kyiv in the summer, especially among young people.
