Shevchenko park
A cozy park located in downtown of Kyiv. Dedicated to a Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko
Park is located right across the Taras Shevchenko National University
At the centre of the park a tall monument dedicated to Taras Shevchenko is located. Shevchenko was a Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, as well as folklorist and ethnographer. His literary heritage is regarded to be the foundation of modern Ukrainian literature and, to a large extent, the modern Ukrainian language
A cherry orchard by the house.
Above the cherries beetles hum.
The plowmen plow the fertile ground
And girls sing songs as they pass by.
It’s evening—mother calls them home.
A family sups by the house.
A star shines in the evening chill.
A daughter serves the evening meal.
Time to give lessons—mother tries,
But can’t. She blames the nightingale.
It’s getting dark, and by the house,
A mother lays her young to sleep;
Beside them she too fell asleep.
All now went still, and just the girls
And nightingale their vigil keep.
Taras Shevchenko
1847
The park is a popular spot of local chess lovers
A typical Ukrainian granny
The park is a great spot for visiting with kids