The legendary Andriyivsky Descent in Kyiv is known not only for its historic charm but also as the street where celebrated writer Mikhail Bulgakov once lived with his family. The neighborhood is rich with stories and has become a place of literary pilgrimage for fans of Bulgakov’s work.
The Setting of "The White Guard"
Andriyivsky Descent is featured prominently in Bulgakov’s renowned novel, "The White Guard." This atmospheric street served as the backdrop for both the writer’s real life and his fiction, as he chose to "lodge" the heroes of his story in the very area he knew so well. Visitors can imagine scenes from the novel unfolding along the cobblestoned slopes, bringing the literary world and everyday life closer together.
