Verkhovna Rada Building
About Verkhovna Rada Building
The Verkhovna Rada Building is the main building of Ukraine’s parliament, located in Kyiv’s government district at 5 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street.
The building was constructed between 1936 and 1939 based on a design by Ukrainian architect Volodymyr Zabolotnyi. It was built in the Ukrainian Classicism style of the 1930s. Its light-colored facade features a colonnade, while a glass dome rises above the central part of the building.
Today, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine holds plenary sessions in the building, where members of parliament debate bills and vote on legislation.
The Verkhovna Rada Building holds a special place in the history of independent Ukraine. On August 24, 1991, the Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian SSR adopted the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine here.
Key Facts
- Location: 5 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street;
- Built: 1936–1939;
- Architectural style: Ukrainian Classicism of the 1930s;
- Purpose: the seat of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, where parliamentary sessions are held;
- Nearby: Mariinskyi Park, Mariinskyi Palace, and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
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FAQ
The Ukrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada Building is located in central Kyiv, in the government district at 5 Mykhaila Hrushevskoho Street.
The building houses the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the country’s sole legislative body. This is where members of parliament hold plenary sessions and vote on legislation.
The building was constructed between 1936 and 1939, based on a design by Ukrainian architect Volodymyr Zabolotnyi.
The building was designed in the Ukrainian Classicism style of the 1930s. It features a light-colored facade with a colonnade and a glass dome above its central section.
On August 24, 1991, the Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian SSR adopted the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine here.
No. Due to martial law, access to the Verkhovna Rada Building Kyiv is currently restricted, and the building is not open to regular visitors.
Mariinskyi Park, Mariinskyi Palace, and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine are located nearby. However, access to the government district is currently restricted, so visitors cannot approach or view these buildings up close.
