05.01.2022 - Kiev Historic Areas

Office rent in Kiev is always relevant and when you find out the history of the area where you are looking for an office for rent, you will look at the area differently and quite positively.

Obolon and Podil are considered the most ancient districts of Kiev. Obolon is considered a “relative” of the Italian Bologna. The roots of the word "Obolon" go back to ancient times, when all the people of the continent spoke the same proto-language, and our Obolon, like Italian Bologna, came from one word denoting meadows overflowing with many lakes in the summer. This micro district is very comfortable, has good look and is considered one of the most expensive and elite, as it is a home to many officials, businessmen, artists and athletes. The residential and office rent price in this area is very high, but, anyway, you have to pay for a positive image and prestige.

Podil was and is considered the heart of the city. Our ancestors called it the area under the mountain. In ancient times, artisans lived there, trade was carried out, and contracts were concluded in the Contract House (hence the name of the Contract Square). Nowadays, many indigenous people have sold their homes due to their unsatisfactory condition, and now commercial real estate lease in the restored premises is possible.

Pechersk, like Obolon, is one of the central and expensive districts of Kiev, where the luxury real estate rental prevails. It is believed that Pechersk is related to caves, most likely to the Lavra caves, since monks have lived in them for many years and it was the place where they began to settle underground.

Vydubychi also have its interesting history. It is believed that the ancient Russian god Perun "vydybnul" (floated) and lived there. His wooden idol swam ashore, which was thrown into the Dnieper by Prince Vladimir the Great in 988. There is another version of the origin of the name, according to which there was a ferry across the Dnieper at this place, along which the people of Kiev were ferried along the river on oaks. The residential real estate rent in this area is suitable only for those who calmly perceive the noise, since there is a metro, railway and industrial zone nearby. Nevertheless, industrial enterprises can easily rent commercial property here.

An incomprehensible situation has Demeevka, as well as Dorogozhichi and Darnitsa. Demeevka appeared in the 19th century and was associated with a certain Demey, but the history is dumb on this person and his existence at all. Nowadays, Demeevka has become one of the best areas of the Goloseevsky district of Kiev. There is a good transport interchange and a beautiful park. The price of office rent in the Goloseevsky district is quite tolerable. The office rental in business center is possible or you can rent an office of the metro Demeevskaya station at a good price.

Some areas got their names from the plants that were or were often found in that area. Osokorki, for example, originated from the sedge tree, which is still often found there, Vinorgaradar originated from the grapes that were grown there, and Lipki originated from the linden alley in Pechersk, which belongs to the Lavra.

Some areas got their names from the names of the landowners who lived in those places. For example, Galagany came from the landowners Galagan, Poznyaki came from the local landowner Poznyak, Chokolovka came from the surname of the owner of the printing house Chokolov, who gave 9 thousand rubles for the acquisition of that land, and Kuchmin Yar came from the surname of the first settler Grigory Kuchma.

Each district and area of our city is interesting in its way and has fascinating stories. In this article, we have reviewed only a few districts and areas of Kiev. We will talk about the features of other areas in future articles. Well, if you need an office rent near metro in Kiev or you would like to specifically rent an office in Goloseevsky district, please contact our specialists! They will help you with the office rent in Kiev