Askold's grave
On the right bank of the Dnieper is the park "Askold's grave". it A picturesque place, shrouded in mystery, was displayed in many works of art, and today attracts tourists from all over the world.
According to legend, in this place in 882 Novgorod Prince Oleg in order to seize power in Kiev killed Varangian of Askold. Here he was buried. In the 10th century, at the burial site of Askold, Princess Olga built the church of St. Nicholas (Askold was baptized as Nicholas). Later, the church was reorganized into a monastery. On the territory of the monastery appeared a cemetery. The stone sarcophagus of Askold was kept in the basement of the monastery.
On Askold's grave was buried noble and rich people Kiev. Many crypts and tombs were of cultural and historical value. Several times the cemetery was closed and opened again. In different periods of history, completely different people were buried on Askold's grave. For example, Baron Steingel, German soldiers, heroes of the Soviet Union, famous physicians, liberators of Kiev.
Now Askold's grave transformed into a park. The graves were moved to other places. The only thing left is the restored church of St. Nicholas. In the park there is a wooden cross in memory of the young patriots who died in battle with the Bolsheviks. There is also an architectural sign in honor of another event, described in the annals - the stay on these hills of the Ugrians.
The park is very beautiful, shrouded in green on all sides. There is always an atmosphere oftranquility and tranquility. You can get to the park by metro. The nearest station is Arsenalnaya.
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