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Trukhanov Island is one of the most famous corners of Kyiv. It has attracted particular attention recently due to the fact that the camp of Swedish football fans who came to EURO 2012 was located here. This island is located on the Dnieper, just opposite historical center capital, between the branch of the Dnieper Desenka and the main channel. total area Trukhanov Island is approximately 450 hectares, it is connected to the right bank of the Dnieper by a pedestrian bridge.
Trukhanov Island got its name thanks to the Polovtsian Khan Tugorkhan (also known from the annals and epics as Tugarin the Serpent), since here in the 11th century the residence of his daughter, the former wife of the Kyiv prince Svyatopolk II, was located. Earlier on the same island there was a settlement of Olzhischi, which belonged to the famous Princess Olga. In the 16th century, the Pustynno-Nikolsky Monastery took possession of the island, but at the end of the next century it was returned to the city.
Trukhanov Island began to be settled anew in the 19th century, when the first buildings appeared here, and later - workers' settlements. However, it was officially allowed to settle here only in 1907, when more than a hundred self-settlers already lived on the island. Right then there was a yacht club, a shipyard, and the Hermitage park, later the Church of St. Elizabeth was erected and consecrated. After the end of World War II, during which all buildings were destroyed here, Trukhanov Island became a place of rest for the people of Kiev.
Today, Trukhaniv Island hosts the largest Kyiv beaches (including Dovbychka Beach and Central Beach), sports facilities, water stations, rest houses, restaurants, as well as numerous green spaces. In the north of Trukhanov Island, there are the Bobrovnya reserve and the Friendship Park of Peoples.
The center of Kyiv, nature, clean air and 4 km of perfect asphalt - this is Trukhanov Island from Parkovoy to Moskovsky Bridge. A convenient place for speed training and as part of long runs routes. Popular with runners, cyclists, triathletes and rollerbladers.
Location
Trukhanov is located on the Dnieper directly opposite the historical center of Kyiv, the area of the island is about 450 hectares. A bit like Margaret Island on the Danube in Budapest. The Hungarians turned Margaret into a park for recreation and sports with bike paths, tennis courts, swimming pools and thermal baths - it turned out great. Our island is no less picturesque, but rather neglected.
From the beginning of the 20th century until the Second World War, Trukhanov was inhabited, it had a central market square and several streets. During the war, the settlement was destroyed, and after it Trukhanov became a recreational area with beaches and holiday homes.
You can get to the island from Podol through the Park (Pedestrian) bridge, from Obolon, Petrovka or Troyeshchina - through the Moscow bridge. Formally, there is a pedestrian zone, the entry of cars is prohibited. Really - as usual, we do not have rules for everyone, so cars meet, but not much.
You can leave your car on Podil near Postal Square or in the parking lot at the entrance to the Peoples' Friendship Park if you drive from the Moscow Bridge.
Route options
You can also get to the bridge from Vladimirsky Spusk, along the stairs that lead to the column of Magdeburg Law.
Usually I run across the Parkovy Bridge, along the island to the Moscow Bridge and back. If you start on Naberezhno-Khreshchatyskaya, it turns out about 10 km.
Another option - circular route: from Trukhanov to the Moscow bridge and back to Podol along Naberezhno-Rybalskaya (also about 10 km). However, this option is only suitable for early weekend mornings. The rest of the time, a fair portion of exhaust gases is guaranteed on the Moscow Bridge and Naberezhno-Rybalskaya.
Jogging on Trukhanov Island can be combined with the following routes:
Peculiarities
The island has an excellent asphalt road, cars come across, but occasionally. The relief is practically absent, apart from very smooth rifts.
In the mornings it is deserted and beautiful here, only sports-concerned citizens meet (my weakness is beautiful cyclists on highways 😉). However, at other times of the day there are few people on the island, with the exception of the area near the Park Bridge on summer weekends.
Delicious clean air is especially good in that part of the island where pine trees grow. There are a lot of trees, almost everywhere there is a shadow.
About dumb moments: near the bridges (Pedestrian, unfinished Podolsk-Voskresensky and Moscow) there is a possibility. Though I haven't seen them lately. Near the Park Bridge there are several gendeliks - dubious cafes, as well as dilapidated buildings. There is no lighting. It’s not worth running there in the evenings and in the dark, but in the morning it’s quite calm, no suspicious personalities were noticed.
There is one area in Kyiv, which is located almost in the very center of the city and at the same time is called Trukhanov Island. For those who have not been there yet, I will say that this is really an island. Moreover, this is a large green area, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich is something about 450 hectares! In general, there is where to walk
Briefly about the history of the island
The island is called Trukhanov because named after the Polovtsian Khan Tugorkhan, whose daughter was the wife of the Kyiv prince Svyatopolk and lived in this area. That is, the original name was Tugorkhanov Island. But over time, due to the evolutionary change of the language, it turned into Trukhanov. The events took place in the 11th century.
And in the 19th century, the island began to develop as a separate and fairly independent settlement. By 1930, about 4 thousand people lived here, there was a church ...
Of the well-known writers, Kuprin speaks most affectionately about the island, calling it a “trash”. Let me also quote Lina Kostenko:
“Having heard the terrible legends about the princes and khanivs with a golden breath, and spilled the old fisherman Trukhan ... Trukhaniv island, Tugorkhaniv island ...”
Beauty of Trukhanov Island
And now a little about how this wonderful island attracts Kyivans and tourists. However, there are few tourists. And most people, as they say, hang out mainly on the beaches ... I think that there is a significant plus in this - the most Beautiful places remain free of debris.
Lake Babka with a view of the bell tower of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
In Matveevsky Bay there are sports bases for rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The bay is called that because it was once owned by the rector of Kyiv University Matveev.
Matveevsky bay overlooking the Lavra:
Matveevsky Bay with a view of the Metro Bridge:
drainage channel
This is an artificial channel created for the training of canoe and kayak rowers. A very beautiful place!
The real lilies bloom there:
Pedestrian bridge
And, of course, the pedestrian bridge, which is long overdue for repair or even reconstruction.
New metro line
Now a new metro line is being built across the island, which ended up in the Rusanovsky Gardens. People who have houses there do not want to be evicted (and rightly so!) and let the construction of the metro to Troyeshchina continue. You can read more about the problem in this article: http://h.ua/story/212817/
The constructed sections of the new metro bridge on Trukhanov Island are as follows:
The bridge is planned in such a way that cars will go from above, and metro trains will go under them:
The nearest metro station is Postal Square. From it you need to go along the embankment to the nearest bridge, which will turn out to be the pedestrian one.
For those who are by car, check-in to Trukhanov Island from the Moscow Bridge.
This wonderful place is located on the left bank of the Dnieper, opposite the historical and architectural center of the capital of Ukraine. It is washed not only by the Dnieper, but also by its tributary - the Desenka. The total area is 450 hectares. Trukhanov Island is connected to the opposite bank by a bridge.
From the history of the island
This land got its name thanks to Tugorkhan, the Polovtsian khan, who, according to epics and chronicles, is better known as Tugarin the snake. In those distant times, Trukhanov Island was the residence of his daughter, who was married to the Kyiv prince Svyatopolk II. Even earlier, there was a settlement of Olzhischi on the island, which belonged to the famous In the 16th century, the island passed into the possession of the Pustynno-Nikolsky Monastery, but at the end of the 17th century it was returned to the city.
It began to be re-populated in the 19th century. It was at this time that the first buildings and workers' settlements appeared here. Officially, they were allowed to live here only in 1907, when more than a hundred people already lived here. At that time, Trukhanov Island had a yacht club, the Hermitage Park, and a shipyard on its territory. A little later, a small church of St. Elizabeth was built here. During the war, all the buildings on the island were destroyed. Gradually, it turned into a place of rest for the townspeople.
Trukhanov island today
Today, here are the largest beaches of the Ukrainian capital, stations and recreation centers. To the north is Bobrovnya Park and Preserve.
The beauty of the island
For a very long time, this island has been attracting Kyivans and tourists from other cities to its expanses. Believe me, there is something to see here: the nature of this paradise preserved almost in its original form.
Matveevsky bay
There are sports bases where rowers train. The bay was named after the rector of Kyiv University Matveev, who once was its owner.
drainage channel
It was created artificially, especially for rowers. This is a very picturesque place: in July, on the water surface, you can see the flowering of real lilies.
Trukhanov island in Kyiv: how to get there
The nearest metro station is Pochtovaya Ploschad. From this stop, along the embankment, you need to get to the pedestrian bridge and cross it to the island. If you go by car, then it is better to drive to the island from the Moscow bridge.
Vacation on the island
Here people of Kiev and guests of the Ukrainian capital spend their time with pleasure. There is an official beach here Footbridge and small "semi-wild" beaches of the Matveevsky Bay.
Trukhanov Island in Kyiv is an oasis of wildlife, so thousands of Kyivans come here on weekends. Unfortunately, Trukhaniv beaches are not the most safe place: according to the results of the research, the water is not very suitable for swimming.
There are several cafes and bars here. The island has a school for young rowers and a riding section.
Most vacationers come for beach activities to Trukhanov Island. with the same name is a complex that provides a variety of services to its guests. There are two swimming pools here. open sky where the water is filtered and disinfected. This base is rented on a permanent basis for their employees by such companies as the Fora supermarket chain, Inter and Novy Kanal TV channels, large companies Heavenly Krynitsa, Magnatek and others.
In the Trukhanov complex you can have a great rest in the fresh air and do your favorite sport. It is possible that someone just wants to lie in the sun by the pool or on the beach.
Here you can organize a banquet, celebrate an anniversary or relax with colleagues in an informal setting.
Pools of the complex "Trukhanov"
Many people prefer to relax near artificial reservoirs. For lovers of organized leisure in the complex there are:
- large pool (length 25 meters, depth about 2 m);
- swimming pool for children (depth 1 m);
- swimming pool with water slide(depth 1.5 meters).
I would especially like to note the beach in the Trukhanov complex. The island has several beaches, but perhaps only this one is maintained in perfect condition: always clean sand and running water. The employees of the recreation center carefully monitor the state of the bottom in the reservoir, preventing the appearance of underwater pits and debris.
If you want to go out into nature on a hot summer day, come to Trukhanov Island. We are sure that you will not regret your trip.
