The Russians destroyed the building of one of the oldest gymnasiums in Ukraine

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In Chernihiv Oblast, the building of the Konstantin Ushinsky Novgorod-Siver State Gymnasium - one of the oldest and still operating Ukrainian educational institutions of this type - was destroyed as a result of enemy shelling.

About this reports informed local historian Anton Korob.

Windows were broken in the building, the roof and part of the facade were completely destroyed. Houses located on the territory near the main building were also damaged.

Novgorod-Siversk State Gymnasium after Russian shelling. Photo: Anton Korob
Novgorod-Siversk State Gymnasium after Russian shelling. Photo: Anton Korob

The entire complex of buildings on the territory was damaged by air strikes.
Photo: Anton Korob

The entire complex of buildings on the territory was damaged by air strikes.
Photo: Anton Korob

It is worth noting that the Novgorod-Siversk Male Gymnasium was founded in 1808, the main building appeared later - in 1843. The building was built in the style of late classicism, but during the Soviet era it lost its architectural features.

The initial appearance of the gymnasium.
Photo: Novgorod-Siversk State Gymnasium named after K.D. Ushinsky

Due to the fact that the windows were hewn here, the keystones above the openings of the first floor and the window moldings of the second floor disappeared from the building. During the reign of Kuchma, reconstruction took place here, as part of which the building received a new semicircular pediment on the facade, "which became a new accent."

This is what the educational institution looked like before the rocket hit here.
Photo: Anton Korob

A number of famous Ukrainian figures received their education during the period of their work at the gymnasium. Among them are the scientist Mykhailo Maksymovych, the writer Panteleimon Kulish, the archaeologist Dmytro Samokvasov, the football player of Dynamo Kyiv, Viktor Khlus, etc.

 

 

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