The main center of ensuring the accuracy of measurements in Ukraine with more than a century of history.
All the clocks in Ukraine are set by the time standard maintained by the Kharkiv Institute of Metrology. The seconds of this clock are counted at the atomic level, and its accuracy is so high that in 1 million 300 thousand years, the device can be only 1 second behind or ahead.
The Institute of Metrology was founded by the famous scientist Dmitry Mendeleev. He aimed to create a place where precise measurements could be conducted in order to discover the world and develop science efficiently. In 1901, Dmitry Mendeleev received permission from the Kharkiv governor to found the First Ukrainian Verification Trade Chamber of Weights and Measures in the city centre. Later, in 1922, it was transformed into the central metrological institution of Ukraine, the Main Chamber of Weights and Measures. At that time, the present building of the Institute of Metrology was erected, where researchers developed different physical measurement methods, new technologies, and measuring devices for decades.
The standards of different eras were kept here until recently: the 1-metre brass stripe — the standard of length till the 1970s; the gilded 1-kilo weight, which was the standard of weight in Ukraine since the early 20th century; the 1,0 Ohm (Ω) exemplary measure of electrical resistance, which was produced by the German firm ‘Otto Wolf’ in 1908, and the unique exhibit — the Riefler pendulum clock, made in 1925 in Germany.
During the years and decades, scientists of the Institute of Metrology created the first quartz clock resonators in the Soviet Union, the first pendulum clock for the country’s astronomical observatories, and the prototype nuclear metre of the magnetic field strength. The institute’s scientists established two ultra-precise fundamental constants that received worldwide recognition: the speed of light and the laser light range finder for clarifying large and extra-large lengths.
On February 24th, 2022, at 5 am, the clock of the Institute of Metrology set the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Explosions shook Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Mariupol, and many other cities. On May 1st, the shelling of the Russian army damaged the old building of the Institute of Metrology. It was the institute’s research and education centre, founded in 1927.
The site that once held memories may now turn into a memory itself.
Kharkiv National University named after Vasyl Karazin, founded in 1804, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education not only in Ukraine, but also in Eastern Europe.
National Literary Memorial Museum of the Ukrainian Philosopher and Poet (18th-century building).
The central square of Kharkiv. It ranks sixth in Europe. Here are the most important administrative institutions of the city.
190-years-old architectural monument in the classical style, built in 1832, which used to be the manor of Kharkiv officials and became an excellent illustration of Kharkiv’s life in the 19th century.
Built thanks to the cooperation of students, professors, and institute personnel of the Kharkiv Polytechnic between 1985 and 1991, the sports complex became the site for practising over 30 different kinds of sport, as well as an Olympic training base and the only sports facility in Ukraine to receive the State Award in architecture.
An ancient building, erected in one of the historical neighbourhoods of Kharkiv in the early 20th century. Several generations of Ukrainians have studied at this school for more than a hundred years.
A building of the beginning of the ХХ century in eclecticism style, which housed a female gymnasium from the time of construction and until the 1920s.
Church in the largest residential area of Kharkiv – Saltivka. The architecture of the building, built in 2013 for the Independence Day of Ukraine, resonates with Ukrainian Baroque traditions.
One of the largest Fine Arts museums of Ukraine. The museum’s collection is one of the oldest and most valuable artistic properties of Ukraine.
One of the oldest musical theaters and the first permanent opera house of Ukraine. Its history dates back to the end of the 18th century.
Former House of Judicial Institutions was constructed in the best Neo-Renaissance traditions. The building has the features of Italian palazzos and the exterior of the house stands out due to its sophisticated design.
An extraordinary building of the early 20th century in the architectural ensemble of the Constitution Square in Kharkiv built in the Art Nouveau and Neoclassicism styles.
In 1940, 3809 captive Polish officers and 500 Polish civilians were shot here by order of the Soviet government.
The oldest square in the city. From XVIII to early XX centuries, this place became the centre of the city culture.
This house became a home for Ukrainian writers and artists in 1928. The Soviet government built it for the Ukrainian intellectuals, but soon this place turned out to be a trap.
Holocaust Memorial Complex (menorah monument of 2002).
The cathedral is the oldest Orthodox church in Kharkiv and has great historical and art value.
A brick church constructed on the site of a wooden temple. The first mention of this building dates back to 1691.
Architectural monument, built in 1884–1886. For more than 130 years, the building has helped save the city and its citizens from fires.