<p>

A view of the Polytechic Institute in

Kyiv, founded in 1898. According to a widespread European practice,

modern educational institutions were built on the cities’

outskirts, with a perspective of subsequent development of the

neighbouring areas. In this photo, dated to the early twentieth

century, one can see three groups of buildings. On the left, there is

the main building where the engineering, agricultural and mechanical

departments were located; the chemical department is situated on the

right; two residential buildings for teachers and service premises

can be seen in the middle. In the foreground, there is a tram which

connected the institute with the central part of the city. Later, a

park was laid out on a waste ground in front of the campus.</p><p><i>Olga Martyniuk</i></p>