<p><br />

A view of the Polytechic Institute in<br />

Kyiv, founded in 1898. According to a widespread European practice,<br />

modern educational institutions were built on the cities’<br />

outskirts, with a perspective of subsequent development of the<br />

neighbouring areas. In this photo, dated to the early twentieth<br />

century, one can see three groups of buildings. On the left, there is<br />

the main building where the engineering, agricultural and mechanical<br />

departments were located; the chemical department is situated on the<br />

right; two residential buildings for teachers and service premises<br />

can be seen in the middle. In the foreground, there is a tram which<br />

connected the institute with the central part of the city. Later, a<br />

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