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	:: Best of Ukraine :: Kiev (Kyiv) Sightseeing. Parks.
		Adjoining the building of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine, the Palace is the official residence of the President of Ukraine for ceremonial purposes.
		The Palace was then renamed after the reign of Empress Maria Alexandrovna and used as a residence for visiting members of the imperial family up until 1917.
		The important elements of the artistic decoration of the Palace are furniture, chandeliers, and pictures of paintings' of the well-known masters.
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	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Mariyinsky Palace
		Mariyinsky Palace (Маріїнський палац, Mariyins'kyi palats) in Kiev is a picturesque Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River.
		The palace is the official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine and adjoins the building of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine.
		The palace was requested to be constructed in 1744 by the Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna, and was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the most famous architect working in the Russia at that time.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Mariyinsky_Palace (348 words)

	Mariyinskiy
		She wanted the palace to be a close replica of Count Rozumovsky's palace at his estate of Perov not far from Moscow.
		Originally the palace had been built of wood and brick, with parquetry on the floors, tapestry and silk on the walls and gilded stuccowork and moulding on the ceilings.
		In 1812 the right wing of the palace burned down and in 1819 another bad fire did further damage to the palace: the second floor, made basically of wood, was reduced to ashes.
	www.wumag.kiev.ua /wumag_old/archiv/1_98/mariyins.htm (891 words)

	Russian Hotels, Ukrainian Hotel Reservation
		Nowadays, Pechersk is an important administrative, business, and political centre where the Mariyinsky Palace (President’s residence), Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament), the Cabinet of Ministers and the National Bank of Ukraine are situated.
		The closest Kiev metro station, the Khreshatyk Station (exit to Instytus'ka Street), is a 5 to 7 minute walk from the hotel.
		The “Palace Del Mar” is located on 6 acres of gardens in the most picturesque neighborhood of Odessa called Arcadia, right near one of the best beaches of the town.
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	KIEV city information, photos, attractions: St. Andrew's Church, Mariyinsky Palace
		Paintings of Andrew's church present great interest- though they are all dedicated to the religious subject, they resemple secular life, typical for baroque style effective postures, trim clothes and sceneries.
		Mariyinsky Palace was built on the place, personaly chosen by the Empress Elizabeth(daughter of Peter the Great), according to the project of archetect Rustrelli in baroque style in 1750-1755.
		Palace neighbors with Mariyinsky park(founded 1874) and City Garden(or Tzar's Garden, founded in 1743).
	crimeaconsulting.com /cities/Kiev.html (241 words)

	Mariyinsky Palace - Crimea Hiking (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mariyinsky Palace (Ukrainian: Ìàð³¿íñüêèé ïàëàö, Mariyins'kyi palats) in Kiev is a picturesque Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River.
		The palace is the official residence of the President of Ukraine for ceremonial purposes and adjoins the building of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine.
		In the late 18th and early 19th centuries the palace was the main residence of Governor-Generals.
	www.outdoorukraine.com /content/view/128/34/lang,en (340 words)

	Kiev Hotels booking from UkraineTour
		Right in the city center, very close to the Mariyinsky palace, Dnipro river, and just 2 min walk to the the Independence Sqr.
		15-min walk to the city center, Khreschatyk Str and 5 min to Olimpiysky Stadium, the Sports Palace, and the Central Synagogue.
		Built in 1979, Rus Hotel is perfectly located in the center of Kiev, close to the Olympic stadium arena, Palace of Sports and central streets.
	www.kievapartmentsforrent.com /kiev_hotels.htm (758 words)

	Kyiv Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		It's got an exclusive, almost intimidating feel, too - from the two diamond jewellery sales desks that almost bar the entrance, to the cool looks the front desk give you as you approach their territory.
		The hotel overlooks the parliament and gorgeous Mariyinsky Park, and it's not far from the metro, so location is a key element in Hotel Kyiv's longstanding popularity.
		AUTHOR EXPERIENCE Wander over to the baroque, 18th-century Mariyinsky Palace and its park, where there are spectacular city views.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/ukraine/kyiv?poi=1000065655 (236 words)

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		The gorgeous blue and cream palace was designed by Bartholomew Rastrelli and was built under the supervision of the Russian architect Ivan Michurin.
		The palace is located on top of a hill in a beautiful park overlooking the Dnipro river.
		Today the palace is used for official state receptions such as presidential meetings and international conferences.
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	List of palaces at AllExperts
		This is the largest palace ever built on Earth, covering 4.8 km² (1,200 acres), which is 6.7 times the size of the current Forbidden City, or 11 times the size of the Vatican City.
		Southern Palace* (南宮) and Northern Palace (北宮), in Luoyang (洛陽), Henan province: imperial palaces of the Eastern Han Dynasty for two centuries, the Southern Palace being used for court hearings and audiences, the Northern Palace being the private residence of the emperor and his concubines.
		Rundale Palace* and Mitava Palace of the Dukes of Courland
	en.allexperts.com /e/l/li/list_of_palaces.htm (3052 words)

	KIEV - City information with description and photos of attractions/highlights such as: St. Andrew's Church, Mariyinsky ...
		Paintings of Andrew's church present great interest- though they are all dedicated to the religious subject, they resemple secular life, typical for baroque style effective postures, trim clothes and sceneries.
		Mariyinsky Palace was built on the place, personaly chosen by the Empress Elizabeth(daughter of Peter the Great), according to the project of archetect Rustrelli in baroque style in 1750-1755.
		Palace neighbors with Mariyinsky park(founded 1874) and City Garden(or Tzar's Garden, founded in 1743).
	www.crimeaconsulting.com /cities/Kiev.html (231 words)

	Ukraine Cities History and Sights
		Built in 1750 by Bartolomeo Rastelli, it was the Kyiv residence of the Tsar family.
		Currently, the palace is used for presidential official functions.
		The castle was rebuilt as a palace in the 19th century by Count F. Korytovsky.
	www.rjstours.shawbiz.ca /cities.htm (2710 words)

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		The Parliament, Mariyinsky Palace, named in honour of Tsar Alexander III’s wife, the Empress Maria.
		This beautiful blue-and-cream-colored palace is similar in style to the imperial summer estates in St-Petersburg.
		In front of the Palace there is a nice park with the monument of the General Vatutin, the one who gave the freedom of the city in 1943.
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		Ukrainian is a Slavic language closely related to Russian, and is the official language, although Russian is widely spoken.
		On the high Kiev' hill in the green of chestnuts trees (near Independence Square) there is International Palace of Arts (now called Culture Center of the City of Kyiv), formerly the Boarding-school for Young Ladies of Noble built by architect Vikenty Berettii in 1839-42 in the style of Neoclassicism.
		Mariyinsky palace, the official residance of The President of Ukraine
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	Richard Nixon's Visit to Ukraine (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The same day the Supreme Soviet and the Government of Ukraine gave a dinner in honor of the distinguished guest in Mariyinsky Palace.
		In his speech Richard Nixon said it was his first time in Kyiv and that he and his companions' were happy to visit this beautiful city.
		But within a short period of time thanks to the high spirit and diligence of your people Kyiv was reconstructed and became even more beautiful and rich".
	www.ukraine-observer.com /articles/189/216 (1242 words)

	London Sky Travel - Alupka Palace
		Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine; it was the capital of this land from ancient times.
		There are the Church of St Andrew, which was built in 18th century to the design of Bartolomeo Rastrelli, Roman-Catholic Church (19th century).
		There are many other buildings from Renaissance period in Kyiv: palaces of Russian kings (Mariyinsky Palace), cathedrals (St Volodymyr's Cathedral, 19th century, design of Beretti) and theatres (National Opera, Ukrainian Drama Theater, Philharmonic).
	www.lst.com.ua /kiev.htm (320 words)

	Ukraine marks 2nd Orange anniversary - Boston.com
		The leader of the mass protests, President Viktor Yushchenko, celebrated the day away from the crowds, for whom he is no longer a hero.
		Instead, he gathered supporters and diplomats at his presidential palace to defend what he still insists was a defining moment for the country.
		But by the time journalists were ushered out, the prime minister had not yet arrived.
	www.boston.com /news/world/europe/articles/2006/11/22/ukraine_quietly_marks_orange_revolution?mode=PF (645 words)

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		Mariyinsky Palace is the ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine, adjacent to the Ukrainian Parliament.
		The first was built in 1755 and burnt down in 1819.
		After 51 years, the palace was rebuilt with the same facade, using old drawings and paintings as reference.
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		On weekends, the traffic is blocked on Khreschatyk, and visitors can enjoy a nice walk right in the middle of the street.
		Behind them there are golden-red of trees and white palace with elegant round tour.
		There are exactly 12 fireplaces inside of the palace.
	www.ukraineloves.com /info/pages.php?page=excursions (1074 words)

	ACTIVITIES OF SECRETARY-GENERAL IN UKRAINE, 1-4 JUNE
		The Secretary-General began his second day in Ukraine with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where he laid a wreath.
		He then met Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma at Mariyinsky Palace. In a session that lasted more than three quarters of an hour, the two spoke of the democratization process under way in Ukraine, including recent parliamentary elections and the presidential election coming up in 2004. The Secretary-General
		On Monday evening, he returned to the Mariyinsky Palace, where he received Ukraine’s highest honour, the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, presented by President Kuchma. (For the text of the Secretary-General’s remarks, see press release SG/SM/8257.)
	www.un.org /News/Press/docs/2002/sgt2327.doc.htm (874 words)

	Explore Ukraine with us! - Incoming Tour Operator SunCity Ltd. - Hotels
		The hotel was built toward the end of the XIX century and by the beginning of the XX century made a name for itself as among the best hotels in Kyiv.
		National hotel is located in an important administrative and business center of Kyiv where the Administration of President, Mariyinsky Palace and Gorodetsky House (residences of President), Verkhovna Rada, the Cabinet of Ministers, the National Bank of Ukraine are situated.
		The beautiful Mariinsky Park, where there is the palace built in 1742-1757 by order of Empress Yelizaveta by architect F. Rastrelli as a royal residence and used now for official reception of heads of states and VIPs, is located opposite the hotel complex.
	www.suncity.kiev.ua /index.php?mode=hotels&lang=en (2958 words)

	EMBASSY OF UKRAINE to the UNITED STATES - PRESS RELEASES (Site not responding. Last check: )
		An official welcoming ceremony was held for visiting French President Jacques Chirac at the Mariyinsky Palace followed by the tête-à-tête meeting of the two leaders held simultaneously with negotiations between various Ukrainian and French government ministers and officials.
		Its inauguration was timed for the onset of an international conference in Yalta on "human right for human development," and dedicated to the Big Troika's conference in Yalta back in 1944.
		At that time, the Livadia Palace was President F.D.Roosevelt's residence.
	www.brama.com /ukraine-embassy/pre0904.html (1710 words)

	meily07
		The building serves the dual purpose as a museum (as a filial "Masterpieces of Ukrainian Art" of the National Museum of Arts) and as president's meeting place with state visitors.
		(Mariyinsky Palace in Kiev is a picturesque Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River.
		This building was increased upwards and in breadth more than once.
	meily07.livejournal.com (920 words)

	Google Earth Hacks - File Downloads - Government - Mariyinsky Palace, Kiev
		Description: Mariyinsky Palace is a Baroque palace and the official residence of the President of Ukraine for ceremonial purposes.
		Designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the palace was completed in 1752.
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	Kiev, Kiev Hotels, Apartments in Kiev, Hotel Accommodation in Kiev, Ukraine Hotels
		This vicinity is best known for all of its sights such as the French Linguistic Center and the Palace of Culture Ukraine.
		Tour the architectural wonders of St. Andrew’s Church and Mariyinsky Palace, or just lose yourself in the splendor and charms of the city center.
		Visitors are also drawn to modern day Kiev for its thriving nightlife – you’ll find a diverse array of bars, discos, and nightclubs where you can let your hair down at the end of a long day of exploring the Ukrainian capital.
	www.apartmentsapart.com /Europe/Ukraine/Kiev (688 words)

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		St. Sophia is famous for its outstanding mosaics and frescoes dating back to the eleventh century
		The gorgeous blue-and-cream palace designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli was built in 1750 under the supervision of Russian architect Ivan Michurin and is located on top of the hill in a beautiful park.
		It is open to tourist groups by appointment as well.
	www.eastwesttour.com /html/globals/kiev/kiev_places.htm (1026 words)

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