| Duration: | 4 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Half Day Tour |
According to the World Jewish Congress the Jews of Ukraine constitute the third largest Jewish community in Europe and the fifth largest in the world and around half of them live in Kiev which history is tightly connected to the history of local Jewish community. Golda Meir, Vladimir Horowitz, Sholem Aleichem, Joseph Trumpeldor – this is just a small list of prominent Jewish people who were born or lived in Kiev and during our tour you will hear their stories. You will also learn about life of local Jewish community during uneasy period of Russian Empire when Jewish population was subjected to persecution and humiliation but nevertheless managed to make immense contribution into the development of our culture.
During the tour you will see:
• Shota Rustavelli Str.
• Sholom-Aleykhem Monument
• Brodskiy Synagogue
• Iosif Trumpeldorf
• Bessarabian Market
• House with memorial board of Golda Meir
• Shevchenko Boulevard
• Yakov Bergner and Bagrov - corner Khreschatyk Str.
• Shevchenko Boulevard
• Babiy Yar
Inclusions: English speaking guide, admission fees and transportation.
