Pecherskyi district
 Defined by its location in the very center, close to the Rada and other parliamentary buildings, as well as the beautiful Mariyinkyiy park, the
Pechersk neighborhood is perhaps the most prestigious in all of Kiev. The area stand out for its high land prices an its very developed infrastructure. There are almost no old houses left. They have mostly been replaced by modern cottages. Rental price estimates from real estate agencies were in the thousands of dollars per month. The few large industrial companies located in the district are considering moving elsewhere, pocketing a significant profit from the real estate they hold from the times of the Soviet Ukraine.
Pechersk is situated in between vul. Khreshchatyk, Lesi Ukrainikiy and Druzhby Narodiv blvds and bordered by the Dnipro on the East. Black Mercedes line the streets near Ukraine 's governmental buildings and residential dwellings look impeccable and refined. If you get away from the major streets you will find many quiet residential neighborhoods. The old caves monasteries of Pecherska Lavra and the Great Patriot War Museum with the giant steal Maty Batkivshchyna statue are only a quick bus ride or walk away, as well as numerous restaurants, clubs and upscale shopping.
Pechersk is a neighborhood in Kiev located on the hills adjoining the right bank of the Dnipro river. Pechersk is the most important cultural area of Kiev and is the location of the legendary Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Kiev Monastery of the Caves), from which it received its name (Pechera in Ukrainian means a cave). Many other historical and architectural monuments are situated here.
Since 1930s, Pechersk is also the political center of the city and houses many branches of the Government of Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament), the offices of the president, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (formerly the Ukrainian SSR cabinet), the Supreme Court of Ukraine close to each other in the Lypky neighborhood of Pechersk. Many other administrative and educational facilities are situated in the district. There are also a few picturesque parks. The Lobanovsky Dynamo Stadium, the home ground of the Dynamo Kyiv football club, and the Art nouveau House with Chimaeras are also located in Pechersk.
After the declaration of Ukrainian independence in 1991, Pechersk retained and developed its role also becoming a luxury residential area with increased security. One should note that “Pechersk” often refers to a number of smaller and more distinct historical neighborhoods of Kiev, included in the administrative Pechersk district, and only one of such neighborhoods itself bears the name "Pechersk". For example, the premises of Verkhovna Rada, the president, Supreme Court, Central Bank and the Cabinet of Ministers are all located in the Lypky neighborhood.
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