Володимирський собор *St. Volodymyr Cathedral
Photographer Yuriy Buslenko
Presented 12 pcs. specific postcards 105 x 148 mm format in a colorful cover Name of the object on the back of postcards - in Ukrainian, English, Russian, German
Among the architectural gems of ancient Kyiv is one of the most honorable position is majestic St. Volodymyr Cathedral. Funds for the construction of Orthodox shrines were collected throughout the country, which in September 1852 to all metropolitans, bishops, governors was notified by proclamation. Originally the church was involved in designing architect I. Shtrom. Wall painting performed by well-known artists of the 19th century. - V. Vasnetsov, M. Nesterov, P. Svyedomskyy, V. Kotarbinskyy, M. Pymonenko, M. Vrubel and others. Construction lasted twenty years. 2013 Cathedral celebrated the 1025th anniversary of Kiev Rus Baptism