Formation of the Street
Soiuzu Ukrainok Street, situated in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Lviv, boasts a rich and multifaceted history. First documented in 1893, it was originally named Piastiv Street, honoring the Polish royal Piast dynasty. In 1946, as part of the Soviet policy of toponymic Russification, the street was renamed after Russian mathematician Nikolai Lobachevsky, who had no direct connection to Lviv or Ukraine. This renaming reflected the Soviet authorities’ intent to emphasize Russian cultural presence in the city.
In September 2022, amid efforts of decolonization and derussification, the Lviv City Council decided to rename the street in honor of the Union of Ukrainian Women—the largest women’s organization in Ukraine, established in Lviv in the early 20th century. This organization played a significant role in the cultural, educational, and civic life of Ukrainian society. The official inauguration of the street under its new name took place on May 14, 2023, coinciding with Mother’s Day.
The street’s development occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring predominantly two- to four-story buildings constructed in the styles of classicism and ornamental Art Nouveau. These architectural styles impart a distinctive historical and aesthetic character to the street.
About the Building
Builders and Styles
Information about the specific architects and style of building No. 12 on Soiuzu Ukrainok Street is currently unavailable in accessible sources. However, the general development of the street includes two-, three-, and four-story buildings constructed at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries in the styles of classicism and ornamental Art Nouveau
Who Was the Owner?
Information about the original owner of building No. 12 is currently unavailable in accessible sources.
What Does the Building Look Like?
Building No. 12 is part of the historic development of the street, characterized by architectural elements of classicism and Art Nouveau. The facades of the buildings on the street are decorated with decorative elements characteristic of the early 20th century.
Interesting Facts
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Soiuzu Ukrainok Street was renamed in 2022 in honor of the largest women’s organization in Ukraine — the Union of Ukrainian Women
What Is Here Now?
Currently, building No. 12 on Soiuzu Ukrainok Street is used as a residential building.
Bibliography
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Soiuzu Ukrainok Street — Wikipedia
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A Street Named After the Union of Ukrainian Women Appeared in Lviv — DIVOCHE.MEDIA
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Akademika Kateryny Yushchenko Street — Wikipedia