1899-1917: Shuliavka Republic and student movements of the early 20th century

Integral page story of KPI is its participation in the general democratic movement in the country that was carried out under the banner of democratization of higher education and the freedom of student associations. Students demanded the elimination of police surveillance in higher education, complained repressive tsarist policy.

Masterpiece on Shulyavka - gift of sponsors to Kyiv

October 1, 1896 by express train Southwestern Railways Minister of Justice of Russia, and in the recent past, the head of this Railways S.Vitte arrived in Kyiv. Inhabitants of Kyiv know very well about his outstanding organizational skills.

1902: The pictured moment of KPI history

Not so many photos of the Kiev Polytechnic Institute period of the first years of its existence has survived to our time. Most of them are in albums, which were presented to the first rector of the KPI V.L. Kirpichov in 1902.

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.

Scientists KPI saved the city and spare the money

On the first day of the accident, when the truth marked "Top Secret" has only received by the highest instance, and only a limited number of scientists to predict the possible consequences of the disaster, the insidious threat was approaching with fragrant warm breeze from the Polesie and aboun

1964-1969: They mastered the virgin soil

Distant summer 1964. The railway junction Canas was overcrowded. The music, the crowd of guys with suitcases and backpacks, pronounced parting speech and wishes. Organizers once again compare their lists of departing, giving presents, specially bought for ceremonial farewell.

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