What is your favourite place in Chernihiv? What should we do to attract tourists?
There are several versions about the origin of the Chernigov city’s name. Some people think that the name came from forests that surrounded the city and were so dense that from far away seemed to be black. (Chornyy in English means black.) There is also an opinion that the city derived its name from the ancient people Chorni Klobuki, that is those who wore black hats.
The most romantic version is connected with the legend about Prince Chornyy, who ruled here in the 10 th century, and his daughter Chorna (or Tsorna). As the legend has it, the Princess was unusually beautiful; she liked horse-riding, hunting and was a good archer. The rumors about the girl’s beauty reached the ears of the Khazars’ Kagan (the prince of normadic tribes who lived south-east from the Eastern Slavs), whom Prince Chornyy paid tribute. The Kagan sent to Chernigov his matchmakers with rich presents. But the girl refused to marry her people’s enemy. The Kagan tried to capture the city and take the girl away by force. The townspeople beat off numerous attacks and there was nothing left to the Khazars as to lay siege. At that time Prince Chornyy was at odds with the Grand Duke Oleg of Kiev and he could not expect any help. He decided to break the siege while there was still enough manpower. As soon as the Prince with his armed force left the city walls, a gang of traitors rushed into the Princess’s room on the upper floor of the mansion, which was as high as old oak trees. The Princess managed to hit some of the enemies from her bow and threw herself out of the window when she ran out of arrows.
No matter how beautiful this legend is, it is in no way connected with the city’s name, since the first written record of Chernigov dates back to 907, much earlier that the traditional legend. Most historians believe that the city got its name from the name of a chief of a local tribe or the first settler Cherniga or Chernega.
Chernigov is rich in ancient and historical sights. Here is the fact that speaks for itself: the city has preserved one quarter of all architectural monuments of Ukraine of the pre-Mongol period.
Most of them are situated in the Old City that lies on the bank of the Desna and is called Val (Rampart) of Chernihiv (Dytynets). The most ancient part of the city, the territory of the former Prince’s palace and fortress. The original historical and cultural heart of Chernihiv.
Savior(Transfiguration) Cathedral (Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral) is the oldest Christian Church which has remained in Ukraine . Its construction was begun in 1033-1034 by Prince Mstislav. The cathedral is a majestic eightpiered structure in Byzantine style surmounted by five domes. The cathedral was a religious center of Chernigov principality.
Boris and Hleb Cathedral (Borisohlebsky Cathedral) was built in 1123. It is a classical example of architectural style of the Kiev-Rus period. This comparatively small one-domed church is decorated with architectural details made of carved stones. The most interesting thing in the interior of the church are the Holy Doors which were cast of a pagan silver idol.
Chernihiv Collegium was built in 1700-1702 in the Ukrainian baroque style and it is decorated with numerous architectural details. It was one of the first secular higher educational establishments in the left-Dnepr-bank Ukraine.
St. Catherine’s Church (Katerynynska Church) was built in the late 17 th – early 18 th centuries in commemoration of Chernigov Cossacks’ heroism in the war against the Turks.
Bolda’s Hills (Boldyny Hills) Another historical center of Chernihiv. A nice place for walking, from which one can enjoy an excellent overview of the ancient city.
Here an ancient cave monastery is situated. It was founded in 1069 by monk Anthony. Step by step the caves made by Anthony and his followers were widened and transformed into the compound complex. There are churches, chapels and cells. The underground Church of St.Feodosy is one of the largest structures of this kind on the territory of Ukraine. It is 16 meters long, from 4,3 to 5,6 meters wide and 8,4 meters high. The Near the entrance to the caves there is a miniature (9,5 by 7,5 meters in the plan) Illyin's church.
What is your favourite place in Chernihiv? What should we do to attract tourists?
There are several versions about the origin of the Chernigov city’s name. Some people think that the name came from forests that surrounded the city and were so dense that from far away seemed to be black. (Chornyy in English means black.) There is also an opinion that the city derived its name from the ancient people Chorni Klobuki, that is those who wore black hats.
The most romantic version is connected with the legend about Prince Chornyy, who ruled here in the 10 th century, and his daughter Chorna (or Tsorna). As the legend has it, the Princess was unusually beautiful; she liked horse-riding, hunting and was a good archer. The rumors about the girl’s beauty reached the ears of the Khazars’ Kagan (the prince of normadic tribes who lived south-east from the Eastern Slavs), whom Prince Chornyy paid tribute. The Kagan sent to Chernigov his matchmakers with rich presents. But the girl refused to marry her people’s enemy. The Kagan tried to capture the city and take the girl away by force. The townspeople beat off numerous attacks and there was nothing left to the Khazars as to lay siege. At that time Prince Chornyy was at odds with the Grand Duke Oleg of Kiev and he could not expect any help. He decided to break the siege while there was still enough manpower. As soon as the Prince with his armed force left the city walls, a gang of traitors rushed into the Princess’s room on the upper floor of the mansion, which was as high as old oak trees. The Princess managed to hit some of the enemies from her bow and threw herself out of the window when she ran out of arrows.
No matter how beautiful this legend is, it is in no way connected with the city’s name, since the first written record of Chernigov dates back to 907, much earlier that the traditional legend. Most historians believe that the city got its name from the name of a chief of a local tribe or the first settler Cherniga or Chernega.
Chernigov is rich in ancient and historical sights. Here is the fact that speaks for itself: the city has preserved one quarter of all architectural monuments of Ukraine of the pre-Mongol period.
Most of them are situated in the Old City that lies on the bank of the Desna and is called Val (Rampart) of Chernihiv (Dytynets). The most ancient part of the city, the territory of the former Prince’s palace and fortress. The original historical and cultural heart of Chernihiv.
Savior(Transfiguration) Cathedral (Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral) is the oldest Christian Church which has remained in Ukraine . Its construction was begun in 1033-1034 by Prince Mstislav. The cathedral is a majestic eightpiered structure in Byzantine style surmounted by five domes. The cathedral was a religious center of Chernigov principality.
Boris and Hleb Cathedral (Borisohlebsky Cathedral) was built in 1123. It is a classical example of architectural style of the Kiev-Rus period. This comparatively small one-domed church is decorated with architectural details made of carved stones. The most interesting thing in the interior of the church are the Holy Doors which were cast of a pagan silver idol.
Chernihiv Collegium was built in 1700-1702 in the Ukrainian baroque style and it is decorated with numerous architectural details. It was one of the first secular higher educational establishments in the left-Dnepr-bank Ukraine.
St. Catherine’s Church (Katerynynska Church) was built in the late 17 th – early 18 th centuries in commemoration of Chernigov Cossacks’ heroism in the war against the Turks.
Bolda’s Hills (Boldyny Hills) Another historical center of Chernihiv. A nice place for walking, from which one can enjoy an excellent overview of the ancient city.
Here an ancient cave monastery is situated. It was founded in 1069 by monk Anthony. Step by step the caves made by Anthony and his followers were widened and transformed into the compound complex. There are churches, chapels and cells. The underground Church of St.Feodosy is one of the largest structures of this kind on the territory of Ukraine. It is 16 meters long, from 4,3 to 5,6 meters wide and 8,4 meters high. The Near the entrance to the caves there is a miniature (9,5 by 7,5 meters in the plan) Illyin's church.
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