Ministry of Defense building, Educational military building in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense building features classical architecture with grand entrances, formal facades, and decorative elements characteristic of 19th-century institutional structures.
Emperor Nicholas I approved construction of the Vladimir Cadet Corps in 1847, following a successful fundraising campaign by Ukrainian nobles for 200,000 rubles.
The building represents a long tradition of military education in Ukraine, where generations of officers received their training and developed professional skills.
Located in central Kyiv at coordinates 50.442977, 30.479127, the building serves as headquarters for Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and military administration.
The structure survived multiple conflicts, including partial destruction during a 1943 air raid, and underwent reconstruction between 1951 and 1953.
Inception: 1851
GPS coordinates: 50.44298,30.47913
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:17
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