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You are in the territory of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine, in the very heart of Kyiv. This territory was once part of the princely ditinets - a fortified settlement where the first rulers of Rus lived.
Complete the quest and discover the secrets associated with the history of this unique place.
One of the symbols of the new religion - Christianity, which was introduced by Prince Volodymyr in 988, was the Tithe Church. The walls were decorated with frescoes and mosaics. Mosaic panels were laid out on the floor.
Find a reconstruction of one of the mosaic panels of the church.
What form of mosaic presentation is typical for the decoration of the Tithe Church?
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In 1240, Kyiv suffered a terrible tragedy - the Mongol invasion, during which the Tithe Church was destroyed. Petro Mohyla in the 17th century added a wooden Church of the Nativity of the Virgin to the surviving wall and, according to legend, an avenue of trees was planted at the same time. Today, one of those majestic trees reminds us of these events.
Which “Peter Mohyla” tree still grows on the museum grounds?
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Before the arrival of Prince Volodymyr and the construction of new fortifications, Kyiv Dytynets occupied an area of 2 hectares, was surrounded by ramparts and a moat. Today it is the territory of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine. The length of the ramparts exceeded 200 m.
How high could the ramparts of the Kievan Rus' have reached?
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To rebuild the city, Prince Volodymyr ordered the dismantling of part of the old defensive ramparts. One of them surrounded the territory of the modern NMHU.
What is the name today of the place to which one of the ramparts extended from the beginning of the Andriyivskyi Descent?
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After the introduction of Christianity, three large stone palaces were built next to the Tithe Church. Today, only the foundations of the Western Palace can be seen. The palace was located at: Desyatynny Lane, 5.
Read the information under the glass, on the banners near the foundation, and indicate the reason for the destruction of the palace.
The palaces of the first rulers of Rus were located on the territory of the NMHU. In 1970–1972, a round stone structure with a diameter of 20 m was discovered near the NMHU building, which could have been part of the palace. According to one version, this building dates back to the middle of the 10th century.
Who could the palace have belonged to?
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At the beginning of the 20th century, on the site where the NMHU building stands, archaeologist Vikentii Khvoika excavated a stone structure with four protrusions, which, according to his description, indicated the cardinal points. According to one version, it is a pagan altar - a temple.
What main god did the Slavs worship:
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The NMHU building is located in the very heart of Kyiv's downtown. Its construction began in the 1930s, but the museum was located here only after 1943 - the first exhibitions opened in 1947.
For what was the museum building originally built?
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The territory of the dytynets offers a beautiful view of Podil and Castle Hill. This name comes from a wooden fortress that was built after the Mongol invasion of Kiev.
What other names does Castle Hill have?
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The little one offers a wonderful view of the St. Andrew's Church - one of the most popular landmarks in Kyiv. In the decoration of the facades, architect F. Rastrelli was the first to use cast iron, from which capitals, ornaments and decorations in the Baroque style were cast.
What do you think is the total weight of St. Andrew's Church decoration?
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