Historical figures in Kyiv
The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 1821 to 1898. The most recorded lives are Leo Tolstoy, Alexander Pushkin and Sarah Bernhardt. Among them Writers, Educators and Performers, across the Industrial Revolution.
Notable people
Leo Tolstoy
in 1879
1 moment here
Russian novelist, essayist, educator, religious thinker, and social critic. Born at Yasnaya Polyana, Tolstoy studied in Kazan, served in the Caucasus…
Alexander Pushkin
in 1821
1 moment here
Russian poet, novelist, playwright, and foundational figure of modern Russian literature. This chronology traces documented physical presences from…
Sarah Bernhardt
in 1881
1 moment here
French stage and early film actress, born Henriette-Rosine Bernard in Paris. Bernhardt became an international theatrical star through performances…
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
in 1892
1 moment here
Russian Romantic composer whose career ranged from civil-service work and conservatory teaching in Saint Petersburg and Moscow to international…
Golda Meir
in 1898
1 moment here
Golda Meir was an Israeli political leader who served as Israel’s prime minister from 1969 to 1974.…
Moments
- 1821 Visited Kyiv Alexander Pushkin
- 1879 Visits Kyiv Leo Tolstoy
- 1881 Performances in Kyiv Sarah Bernhardt
- 1892 All-Tchaikovsky concert in Kiev Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- 1898 Birth in Kyiv Golda Meir