During a night blow to Kiev, Russia damaged one of the most ancient preserved temples of Ukraine - Sophia Cathedral.
The enemy hit the heart of our identity again that night. Damaged by St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev - shrine, which survived the centuries and symbolizes the birth of Ukrainian statehood. The explosive wave caused the eaves on the main apse of the monument of national importance.
Sophia Cathedral is one of Ukraine's most valuable monuments and is considered the country's main temple. He is a museum now and there is practically no service.
By chronicles, He built it in 1037 year Prince Yaroslav the Wise on the spot, where he won over the Pechenez army.
Originally built in Byzantine style, The cathedral has experienced many destruction. In the XVII -XVIII centuries it was restored, that significantly changed its appearance; Now he is a model of Ukrainian baroque.
This is one of the few structures, that survived since the times of Kievan Rus.
Sophia Cathedral and adjacent monastery buildings and Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (together - 28,52 him) - UNESCO World Heritage Object.
