A Fusion of Two Eras

This architectural landmark, located at Heroes of Kharkiv Avenue, 36, was built in 1838.

Photo: Ivan Ponomarenko, 2017

The building was designed by the renowned architect Andrei Ton.

Photo: Ivan Ponomarenko, 2017

Unfortunately, not many buildings from the first half of the 19th century have survived in the city in their original form; this building, alas, was expanded in the 2000s. The new structure seems to have swallowed up the old building, leaving only two walls standing.