Golda Meir Square in Kyiv
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Golda Meir Square in Kyiv
The project celebrates the life of Golda Meir
one of the most distinguished global leaders of the 20th century, born in Kyiv
Project history
On January 23, 2024, at the film “Golda” premiere,
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko proudly announced that the city’s administration, with the support of philanthropists, will develop the Golda Meir Square project in the city of Kyiv. Despite the challenges facing Ukraine and acknowledging the three years of committed effort on the project, Golda Meir’s life will be honored
Golda Meir is the only person born in Kyiv who has led a foreign state
She was listed in Time magazine as one of the 25 most powerful women of the past century
1898
Golda Mabovitch is born in Kyiv to a Jewish family during turbulent times
1906
With her family, Golda moves to Milwaukee, USA, where she graduates from high school, works as a teacher, and engages in active community service
1921
Golda emigrates to Israel with her husband, Morris Meyerson
1948
On May 14, 1948, along with 37 other leaders, Golda Meir endorses the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel
Following a string of high-profile government jobs, Golda Meir successfully led the country for five years as a prime minister, courageously guiding it through the Yom Kippur War in 1973
...I never lost faith in our final victory. I knew that sooner or later, we would win
The location
The Golda Meir Square is being developed in the historic heart of Kyiv, in the Podil district, at 17-19-21 Borychiv Tik Street
This area was once leased to the Embassy of the Russian Federation for the construction of the new embassy building. The contract was terminated in 2014
Borychiv Tik is a legendary street in Kyiv, winding around the base of St. Andrew’s Hill
It used to be inhabited by artisans from Podil, but after the fire of 1811, architect V. Heste redesigned the street. Since then, it has become a place of attraction for residents of Kyiv
Today, remains of ancient 19th-century architecture can still be found along Borychiv Tik. One side features wooden-brick mansions near Andrew’s Hill, where the scenic St. Andrew’s Church – a UNESCO World Heritage site – stands tall. On the opposite side, buildings connect to the street by bridges at the level of the second or third floors, seamlessly blending the past with the present
The project team will create a multifunctional space where presents meet history
To bring the project to life, the team has engaged several architectural firms, two from Ukraine, one German, and one Spanish. Currently, 5 concepts are being evaluated
