Kyiv-Sviatoshyn Raion

Kyiv-Sviatoshyn Raion is an administrative district in Kyiv Oblast covering 726 square kilometers and connecting rural areas with the metropolitan region. The territory includes villages, small towns, and agricultural land linked to the capital through railway lines and road networks.

The district was established on April 4, 1937, and operated as an administrative unit during the Soviet era. It was dissolved in 2020 as part of Ukraine's territorial reform.

The area maintains distinct local traditions separate from the capital, visible in village celebrations and community gatherings that happen throughout the year in smaller settlements.

The region is accessible via national highways connecting Kyiv to Lviv and Odesa, with several railway stations operated by Southwestern Railways of Ukraine. Visitors should note this is a former administrative district, so infrastructure development varies across different areas.

The territory contains protected nature areas like Zhornivskyi Reserve and Zhukiv Khutir that shelter rare plant and animal species. These reserves offer visitors a chance to explore local ecosystems that are otherwise uncommon near the capital.

Location: Kyiv Oblast

Inception: April 4, 1937

Capital city: Kyiv

Website: http://ksrr.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 50.38972,30.23472

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06