The Solomianskyi District is a district in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Located in the western part of the city, in the basin of Lybid river, Dniepr's tributary. Named after village of Solomianka that became part of Kyiv in 1858. Established as a district in 1921. Reogarnized in 2001. An area of the district was settled since the Middle Ages. The so-called Batyieva Hora (mistakenly identified with Batu Khan who invaded Kyiv in 1240) is located within the district.
Population Language Distribution of the population by native language according to the 2001 census: Language Number Percentage Ukrainian 190 165 67.51% Russian 85 809 30.47% Other 5 690 2.02% Total 281 664 100.00%
Neighbourhoods Hrushky (Грушки) — hamlet of the 19th century. During 1871–1902 it belonged to nobleman K. Hrushko (hence got its name). Karavaievi Dachi (Караваєві Дачі, "Karavaiev's cottages") — area of border outposts outside of Kyiv in the XII—XIII c. In 1872 it was purchased by Russian doctor Vladimir Karavayev. Vidradnyi Відрадний Shuliavka (Шулявка) — mentioned under 1146 in the Hypatian Codex. In the 18th century this area was a residence of the Orthodox metropolitan bishops of Kyiv. Batyieva Hora (Батиєва Гора) - former village, now historical neighbourhood, where Batyievi caves, remains of the Zarubyntsi culture, were found
Education Ihor Sikorskyi Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
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External links solor.gov.ua - Solomianka Raion administration website Солом`янка in Wiki-Encyclopedia Kyiv