Mirror Stream
Fountain in Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Mirror Stream (Ukrainian: Дзеркальний струмінь, Dzerkalʹnyi struminʹ) is a fountain in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The natural fountain was discovered in 1947.[1]
The fountain is near the Kharkiv Philharmonic.[2] It was built in 1947. It remains one of the most remarkable architectural monuments in Kharkiv and, due to that, has been listed in UNESCO's Encyclopedia.[citation needed]
A "Komsomol Heroes Alley" with busts of young World War II heroes was located behind the fountain from 1958 until 2013.[1] The busts were removed during the construction of the new church Khram Svyatykh Zhon-Myronosytsʹ, due to the 2015 decommunization laws they have never returned.[1]
Cultural references and interesting facts
- The Mirror Stream is one of the symbols of Kharkiv. Similar gazebos are also considered urban symbols in other major cities of Left-Bank Ukraine, including Sumy and Poltava.
- Since the 1980s, the Kharkiv Confectionery Factory has produced boxed chocolates named "Mirror Stream", featuring an image of the landmark.
- A music festival named "Zerkalnaya Struya" has been held in Kharkiv, featuring classical music concerts and events involving Kharkiv musicians.[3]
- The name "Mirror Stream" is also used by the Kharkiv rock project "Zerkalnaya Struya".
Gallery
Fountain in spring
Stucco on the keystone
Gazebo at night
