Address
71, Poshtova Street, Zaporizhzhia
"Narodny dim" (Сommunity hall) was built in 1901-1902 using state funds for mass gatherings. It had architectural features of pre-revolutionary theatrical buildings. Performances, lectures, and films were shown here starting from August 1901. In June 1917, the building was transferred to the city, and part of its premises were allocated free of charge to the "Prosvita" society.
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"Narodny dim" was connected with the activities of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen in 1918, who helped to Ukrainianize the city, participated in the publication of the Ukrainian weekly "Sich," and organized the work of the theater. In October 1920, a museum and city archives were located here, headed by the famous local historian Ya. Novytsky. n 1928, the poet V. Mayakovsky performed here.
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Until 1990, a cinema was located here. However, in the 2000s, the building's condition deteriorated due to the use of most of the premises as storage facilities. Therefore, in 2005, reconstruction and restoration were carried out according to the projects of the early 20th century. At the moment, the building is not in use.