National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is a research body in Kyiv that brings together scholars in physics, biology, history, and other fields under one roof. Several neighboring buildings hold laboratories, offices, and meeting rooms connected through courtyards and corridors.

The institution was founded in November 1918 by Hetman Pavlo Skoropadsky's government with three divisions for historical-philological, physical-mathematical, and social-economic research. Later expansions added more disciplines and made the institution the scientific center of the country.

The name reflects its role as the country's leading research body, setting standards for scholarship and publishing findings in Ukrainian. The main building displays classical elements with tall windows and a formal staircase that conveys the seriousness of scholarly work to those who enter.

The main entrance sits on a busy street in central Kyiv and is accessible during weekdays in daylight hours. Tours can be arranged in advance at the reception, with identification required for entry control at the gate.

The institution coordinates research activities across 14 specialized departments throughout the country and manages over 170 scientific institutes and centers. This structure makes it one of the largest scientific networks in Europe.