The symmetric grandeur of the Derzhprom highlights a stark, efficient vigour that endures throughout Ukraine's former capital, with metro stations as beautiful as they are convenient, and a chameleonic calendar of events regularly held at the massive Freedom Square. From Gorky's amusement park to Annunciation Cathedral's elaborate interiors and facades, Kharkov's cityscapes are as picturesque and diverse as its industries, from sciences to the arts, brimming with a striking prestige.