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Trukhaniv Ostriv is an island located on Dnypro River opposite the historic Podil neighbourhood and one of the favorite places of Kyiv citizens and guests to the city. It has an area of 4.5 square kilometres. The island is mostly covered by greenery. From the main Kyiv`s land you can get there by the Park Pedestrian Bridge. On Trukhaniv Ostriv you can find numerous cafes, restaurants, sport complexes and the largest city beach. The island is especially popular among fishers. Some parts of the island are used for biking and cross country skiing. It the nearest future the territory of the island is intended to be turned into a huge entertainment center with a subway station and a rope-way.