In 1863, a French entrepreneur opened the entertainment venue "Château de Fleurs" (Castle of Flowers) on the site of the modern-day Dynamo Stadium. The cafe-chantant, as it was called in French style, housed a restaurant, concert halls for performances, a dance hall, a summer theater, and a beer bar. It also featured the city's only park with a paid entrance fee of 40 kopecks on the busiest days. Dining at "Château de Fleurs" was also available only by subscription, costing from 9 to 15 rubles per month, depending on the number of meals one could have per day.
The name of the park fully reflected its concept. The park was adorned with flower beds featuring a wide variety of flowers.
Every season at the Château was marked by the emergence of a new pop star, a new spectacle, or attraction.
Ivan Nechui-Levytsky( Ukrainian writer, one of the founders of Ukrainian realism. His works are known for their depth and humanism)described the Château in his novella "Clouds":
..."At the Château, there was a grand celebration. The posters announced that that evening there would be Tyrolean songs sung in the garden, then fireworks would be set off, and at the end, Bengal lights and a fireworks display. A large crowd gathered! The entire Château in the valley was filled with masses of people."
Шато Де Флер👆
An old map where the Château de Fleurs still exists
Château de Fleurs closed in 1894 due to financial difficulties and changes in management. Later, Dynamo Stadium was built on its site.
Saint Conan's Kirk is located in the village of Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. During the 2016 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland public vote, it was recognized as one of the top 10 buildings in Scotland over the past 100 years.
🎉 ENGin is now open to ALL AGES! ENGin removes the upper age limit for students! 🤩
💻🇺🇦 Potential students and partners in Ukraine have been asking us to make this change for years, and we are happy to finally remove the upper age limit of 35 years of age for our students! Now all adult Ukrainians can join our program and improve their conversational English skills. 💫
🌟 We initially put an age limit to ensure a high level of service with our limited resources and to make sure we have enough resources to serve the children. We understand the frustration it caused and the importance of offering the opportunity to participate in our program to everyone. We've been working hard to find a solution, and we did it! 🤓
👆 The ENGin program itself remains completely free to all participants. However, to maintain our program's quality and expand our reach, we're introducing a one-time donation for new adult participants (aged 18+).
✨ This program enhancement represents a significant step forward for ENGin as we aim to empower a wider range of Ukrainians to achieve their English language aspirations and contribute to a brighter future for our country. We can't wait to see the positive impact these changes will bring. 🌐🇺🇦💻💫
The russians is shelling Kherson, there are hits near the evacuation points, — the head of the Regional Military Administration Prokudin reports on the strikes on the coastal areas and the central part of the city
To be honest, I can't believe it. It's already 10 years of war and 730 days of full-scale invasion.
I have not much to say, 'cause this war turned my life and the lives of other Ukrainians into a completely new reality. I am not sure I would ever "heal" from this all. Is it even possible?
Today, 24 February 2024... I wanna say thank you to the people who still support us in any way possible.
I wanna say thank you, to Ukrainians, who are dealing with it, doing all possible. I wanna say thank you to our defenders.
And... Please, if you have a possibility, light up the candle in memory of the ones, who won't ever meet new day. In memory of our civilians and heroes.
I had the privilege of knowing her since 2017-18. Amazing person. She was so articulate, funny, caring, generous, gracious, and so much more. It hurt deep in my soul hearing the news via her husband. I can’t make it make sense how such pure malice can exist in the world, but Diana persevered her whole life, and was the one light in the darkness that gave you hope. For the good people in your life, it is never “Goodbye,” but “See you later.” Rest easy, Diana. Slava Ukraini.