The square is named after Olena Teliga, who was executed by the Gestapo at Babyn Yar in 1942.
The location is integrated into the historical campus of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1898.
The area serves as a focal point for the academic community of the university district.
Olena Teliga Square serves as a compact urban green space situated within the campus grounds of the National Technical University of Ukraine. The area is dedicated to the memory of Olena Teliga, a prominent Ukrainian poet and activist associated with the Ukrainian nationalist movement. The park provides seating areas integrated into a pedestrian-oriented academic environment. It is adjacent to the historic buildings of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. The square functions as a transition zone between university infrastructure and surrounding residential blocks. Landscaping is characterized by manicured lawns and mature trees that provide shade during summer months. The site maintains a quiet character due to its location away from major arterial traffic.
The central path overlooking the surrounding historic university architecture.
Visit during the academic semester to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the university campus.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding historic polytechnic architecture.
Use the benches for a quiet break if you are exploring the wider Solomianskyi District.
Do not treat the area as a thoroughfare; it is a space for quiet rest within an academic environment.
