Pecherskyi District
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Pecherskyi District is an urban district of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, situated within the historical Pechersk neighborhood. It evolved from the Berestiv royal estate near the Kyiv Golden Gates, historically known for birch bark usage. The district was a key administrative center from the 18th century, housing the Kyiv fortress.
Statistics
Area
27.00 km²
Population
240,000