KPI trade union: the first page of a hundred years of history

Today students mostly are not very rich people. The beginning of adulthood is usually accompanied by if not poverty, then certain deprivations. Especially when a young man wants to be financially independent from their parents, or if they are simply unable to support him.

1898-1917: First Teaching staff KPI

Teaching staff KPI for the first time in the country used contest system for appointing Professors of Departments only between persons who have a scientific degree. It was the most appropriate method of recruitment departments highly qualified personnel [2, p. 469].

Mayday at Shulyavka

Shuliavka which is more than 100 years ago gave shelter NTUU "KPI", has a long and interesting history. It was first mentioned in chronicles in the twelfth century. It is not surprising, therefore, that it is associated with numerous Kiev stories and traditions.

The main building of the KPI during the First World War

During the 1st World War KPI main building used for defense purposes was placed in a room of food and dressing station evacuation hospital. Since August 1914 all of its middle part, except the library premises, occupied hospital.

The building 6

The address of it is Prospect Beresteiskyi (former Peremohy), 37-e, the monument of architecture (early – the educational and manufacturing workshop of KPI).

Photo - KPI history witness

With the rise photography in the mid-19th century  as a form of fine art, humanity has an opportunity to save the important moments of its development. Looking at the old pictures we discover the cultural life of that time.

KPI graduate’s badge

The first graduates of the KPI in 1903 along with diplomas were awarded with the Badge of graduate. There was an idea to find it. It seemed that it would be easy, but...

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