Kharkivskyi Masyv
Kharkivskyi masyv
Харківський масив | |
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Neighborhood of Kyiv | |
UTC+3 (EEST) | |
Metro stations | Kharkivska, Vyrlytsia, |
Kharkivskyi neighborhood, often referred to as Kharkivskyi masyv (
Formal subordination
The neighborhood was a part of the Kharkivskyi Raion (administrative district) of the city until 2004, along with the neighboring areas
Architecture and infrastructure
Located on the south end of the
Originally located relatively far from the metro, the neighborhood was not seen as prestigious, but the long waiting list for apartments caused quick settlement. At the time of initial development, the area contained relatively tall buildings, anywhere from nine to sixteen stories.
In the early to mid-1990s, the metro was extended to better cover the neighbourhood. Osokorky (Ukrainian: Осокорки) station was opened in 1992 and Kharkivska (Ukrainian: Харківська) station was opened in 1994 [1].
Like in other areas of Kyiv, additional development began in Kharkivskyi in 2000. Modern, Western-style apartment buildings were built around the lakes, usually further towards the south and east ends of the neighborhood. The prestige of the area was also increased with the opening of shops, restaurants and cafes on and around the lakes as well as on the ground floors of apartment buildings. The metro is being extended deeper into the neighborhood, with new Boryspilska station opened in 2005, and a few more stations which were added subsequently.
Economy
Kharkivskyi is a 'dormitory' area specially designed as such. The only businesses found there are retail and entertainment, with no industry present.