Across the ways of ancient Kiev |
Tuesday, 06 October 2015 21:20 |
On October 6th 2015 students of academical groups 202 and 302 of Educational and Research Institute of Law in attend of their preceptors YuliaYurinets and Igor Rozum visited one of the most outstanding symbols and historical architectural monuments of Ukrainian’s capital, preserved defensive construction of ancient Rus, main entrance to antique Kiev – Golden gates.In process of viewing of construction students had an opportunity to acquaint with the main historical presuppositions for rising of the name «Golden» which was appropriated to the gates in analogy with the main entrance to Constantinople, where it had come from Jerusalem – such a name had a front entrance to Israelite’s capital. Students’ attention has also been concentrated on the fact, that the tradition to name the main gates as “Golden” underlined the Christian’s inheritance and ambitions of ancient capital.The Gates were adorned by Blagovishenska church, which dome was decorated by gold, that added to the name supplementary evidence.
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