Things to do in Kozelets in December

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Overview

December is a good time to visit Kozelets. The weather is usually freezing cold and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 20—31°F (-6—-1°C).

Kozelets has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Kozelets. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Kozelets in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Kozelets in December

Top experiences in December
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Holidays in Kozelets in December
December
  • Army Day (December 6)
  • St. Nicholas Day (December 6)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Kozelets in December

Temperatures on an average day in Kozelets in December

The average temperature in Kozelets in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 31°F (-1°C) to a low of 20°F (-6°C). Some would describe the temperature to be freezing cold. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Kozelets, August, has days with highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows of 59°F (15°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 25°F (-4°C) and lows of 13°F (-11°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Kozelets in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
31°F
highs
20°F
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General weather summary

Freezing cold, slightly windy
Feels like
25%
Chance of rain
0.079 in
Amount
15.7 mph
Wind speed
98%
Humidity
8.0 hrs
Daylight length
7:49 AM
Sunrise
3:51 PM
Sunset
26%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 31°F (-1°C) and a low of 20°F (-6°C), it generally feels freezing cold and slightly windy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Kozelets in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Kozelets has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Kozelets that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Kozelets for December.
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
1. Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
4.9
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Orthodox church
Sights & Landmarks
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Only a short 30-40min drive from Kyiv, this wonderful trip allows one to truly take in the village setting. This church consists of 2 parts, one downstairs and a more remarkable one upstairs. Does not look like much from the outside but the interior is breathtakingly beautiful.
Just amazing! One would never think to find something like that in a town of 8000 people. The church is huge and amazingly well preserved (or renovated).
Must see en route from Kyiv to Chernihiv. Monumental masterpiece of the Ukrainian Cossack Baroque was built by Kyrylo Rozumovsky, the last Hetman of Ukraine.
Beautiful cathedral near to Kiev. Beautiful and ornate exterior. Unable enter the grounds or the church due to newly imposed Corona Quarantine lockdown. Likely this church deserves a higher star rating when touring in non quarantine times. Hopefully soon.
Nice and quiet place to relax.
Kozelets The town's main cathedral and architectural attraction is the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin. The cathedral was built in the mid-18th century in the late Ukrainian Baroque style by architects Ivan Hryhorovych-Barskyi and Andrei Kvasov, according to a project by imperial architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Funds for the construction of the cathedral were provided by Alexey and Kyrylo Rozumovsky (the latter was appointed Hetman in 1750). The Cathedral consists of two tiers. The first one is the Church of Adrian and Natalia – Rozumovsky tomb. The second is the Cathedral. The interior design is represented by carving and gilding. The decoration of the cathedral includes a five-finger iconostasis, carved out of wood by the Italian masters from drawings of the architect Rastrelli. There is an interesting story about how the iconostasis appeared in Kozelets. He was made for the St. Petersburg Smolny Convent. But Rozumovsky brothers, being in Elizabeth’s good graces, have transported the 27 meter high iconostasis to Kozelets. However, the attempt to install it in the cathedral in one piece was not successful. It was decided to send the parts to the church in the native village of Rozumovsky. The iconostasis consisted of 80 icons, 50 of them have remained until now. And divine force invites you to enter the cathedral, to pray, to light a candle and to think about the life.
A masterpiece of Ukrainian classicism of 18th century
Amazing church, you can feel peace in each corner
Pokorshchyna
2. Pokorshchyna
3.9
(139)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
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One of the oldest survived wooden estate ( 18st) owned by Pokorsky, Daravan, Rozymovsky families. Good spot on a way from Kyiv to Chernihiv in Kozelets town on Oster river.
A very interesting and mystical place since totally ruined. Hier lived the family of Rozumovskys, two of them were Olexij, the future lover and secret husband of Elizabeth I, the Russian empress, and Kyrill, the last Ukrainian Hetmann.
(Translated by Google) An old manor that time has not spared. The house is abandoned, the windows and doors are boarded up, but you can get into the basement. A torn piece of iron on the roof creaks and taps. The house seems to be asking: “Look what happened to me. Help me.” The Oster River flows very close by. It was once a good place to live. It’s a pity that such places die, taking with them a piece of history, someone’s life. There remain narratives that will also die someday, torn from their place. (Original) Старая усадьба, которую не пощадило время. Дом заброшен, окна и двери заколочены, но в подвальные помещения попасть можно. Поскрипывает и постукивает оторванный кусок железа на крыше. Дом словно просит: "Посмотрите, что со мной стало. Помогите мне." Совсем рядом протекает река Остер. Когда-то здесь было хорошо жить. Жаль, что подобные места умирают, унося с собой кусочек истории, чьей-то жизни. Остаются повествования, которые тоже когда-то умрут, оторванные от места.
(Translated by Google) On the outskirts of Kozelets, within the former village of Pokorshchyna, the estate of Colonel Yukhym Daragan, the husband of Vira Razumovsky (sister of Kirill and Oleksiy Razumovsky), has been preserved. The manor house was built in the second half of the 18th century. To the left of the house there is a carriage shed decorated with carvings. An abandoned wooden outbuilding, a cluttered poor park and a storeroom. Although in 1975, the Soviet film "Star of Captivating Happiness" (about the Decembrists) was filmed here. The unique building of the Daragan manor is a tenement house. Built in the middle of the 18th century, this structure simultaneously performed economic and fortification functions. At one time, there was an arsenal of the Daragans here, then a cellar. In Soviet times, the tenement house was turned into a typical collective farm storeroom, but now it stands empty and is slowly falling into disrepair. (Original) На околиці Козельця, в межах колишнього села Покорщина, збереглася садиба полковника Юхима Дарагана, чоловіка Віри Розумовської(сестра Кирила та Олексія Розумовських). Садибу побудовано в другій половині XVIII ст.Ліворуч від будинку зберігся каретний сарай, прикрашений різьбленням. Закинутий дерев’яний флігель,захаращений бідний парк та комора-кам’яниця. Хоча у 1975 році тут знімали радянський фільм «Звезда пленительного щастья» ( про декабристів). Унікальною будівлею садиби Дараганів є кам’яниця. Збудована у середині XVIII століття ця споруда виконувала одночасно і господарські і фортифікаційні функції. Свого часу тут був арсенал Дараганів, потім льох. В радянські часи кам’яницю перетворили на типову колгоспну комору, а зараз вона стоїть пусткою і потихеньку руйнується.
(Translated by Google) Many people remember the words from the song of the group King and the Jester “...In an overgrown park, there is an old house, the windows are boarded up and darkness remains forever in it.” These words are very suitable for another survivor of our time. The photo shows the only wooden estate in all of Ukraine that has survived to this day, which belonged to the Daraganovs and Rozumovskys. It was built not in Polish, not in Russian, but in the original Ukrainian style, thanks to this house, we can imagine what wooden estates of the 17-18th century might have looked like on our lands. The fact that it is in terrible condition and at the moment looks very deplorable does not in any way diminish its historical significance. This area and these walls remember a very interesting and piquant history, which I will now try to succinctly describe, just look at the name of this region - Pokorshchina, from the word to submit. Imagine… This very house. This is the same porch with old thick oak columns. And on the steps of the estate stands Rozumikha (as Natalya Rozumovskaya was popularly called), she peers with an arrogant, stern gaze through the alley of tall, fat, dark green, northern trees. The Empress herself, the daughter of Peter the Great, Elizabeth, is about to appear on the horizon... And around from the neighboring huts, from all possible cracks, windows and trees, all sorts of onlookers, rogues and local serfs are looking. Everyone is waiting for the moment when the empress gets down on her knee and bows her head in front of the tavern and commoner Rozumikha. This was the old custom: before going down the aisle with her lover, the future daughter-in-law must bow to her mother-in-law. The story is, of course, like a fairy tale, as romantic as possible) Let me remind you that Elizabeth’s chosen one was an ordinary Ukrainian Cossack, a shepherd and a singer in the church choir - Alexey Rozum (in the future Count Rozumovsky, who was crazy lucky)) And the stars aligned in such a way that Alexei became the chosen one of the Empress herself and one of the richest and most influential people in the Empire. And now Her Majesty’s motorcade appears in the distance (our presidents are smoking nervously on the sidelines) usually it could be about 80-120 carts, but not today, everything should go quietly and in secret... The leisurely clatter of hooves on the rare stone paving stones and the royal carriage drives up to the porch of the estate. From there comes a Great Woman, who in her entire life has never put on the same dress twice... Deathly silence hung in the air, the birds stopped chirping around, all living things held their breath and were afraid to move even the smallest cricket in the thick Ukrainian grass... Rozumovskaya straightens her back, straightens her posture and takes a step forward, this woman has experienced many troubles and gone through many trials, she raised six children alone and personally ran a large tire along the road. She knew and firmly believed that fate would definitely smile on her, because it was not for nothing that on the night before Christmas, she had a dream about how bright stars lit up under the ceiling of her native hut and a young and beautiful Ukrainian month rose into the sky. The Empress slowly raises her bright gray-blue eyes, and there is a timid and shy pause. The two women's gazes finally met and one second was enough for them to read each other's thoughts. In the garden, a black rooster with a huge red comb roared at the top of his lungs and broke the awkward silence. “Bowed...The Empress Bowed!” , - and barefoot children ran in all directions to spread this news throughout the Hetmanate, and where is the truth and where is fiction, now only the walls and the window, and the wooden porch of this very estate know. P.s. The estate is an architectural monument. And now they are actively filming stories about her. Various TV channels visited here, a month ago a report was made by 1+1. They are starting to look for patrons of the arts, and cleanup days are held here periodically. In general, there is a chance that it will be restored. I will post a photo from the movie “Star of Captivating Happiness” and it shows that during the years of the USSR the estate was in good condition and fell into complete disrepair during the years of our independence. (Original) Многие помнят слова из песни группы Король и Шут «…В заросшем парке, стоит старинный дом, забиты окна и мрак стоит извечно в нём» Вот очень подходят эти слова к очередному выжившему нашего времени. На фото единственная на всю Украину сохранившаяся до наших дней деревянная усадьба, принадлежавшая Дарагановым и Розумовским. Она построена не в польском, не в русском , а исконно в украинском стиле, благодаря этому дому, мы можем представить как могли выглядеть деревянные усадьбы 17-18 века на наших землях. То, что она находится в ужасном состоянии и на данный момент выглядит очень плачевно, никак не преуменьшает её исторической значимости. Эта местность и эти стены помнят очень интересную и пикантную историю, которую я сейчас попытаюсь лаконично описать, чего только стоит название этого края - Покорщина, от слова покориться. Представьте… Этот самый дом. Это же самое крыльцо со старинными толстыми, дубовыми колонами. И на ступеньках усадьбы стоит Розумиха ( так прозвали Наталью Розумовскую в народе) она всматривается надменным, строгим взглядом сквозь аллею из высоких, жирных , тёмно-зелёных, северных деревьев. Вот-вот на горизонте должна появится сама Императрица, дочь Петра Первого - Елизавета… А вокруг из соседних хат из всех возможных щелей, окон и деревьев, смотрят всевозможные зеваки, проходимцы и местные крепостные крестьяне. Все ждут момента когда императрица встанет на колено и приклонит голову перед шинкаркой и простолюдинкой Розумихой. Так было положено по старому обычаю, перед тем как пойти под венец с возлюбленным, будущая невестка должна пойти на поклон к свекрови. История конечно как в сказке, максимально романтическая) Напомню , что избранником Елизаветы был обычный украинский казак, пастух и певчий в церковном хоре - Алексей Розум ( в будущем граф Розумовский , которому офигеть как подфартило)) И звёзды сложились так, что Алексей стал избранником самой Императрицы и одним самых богатых и влиятельных людей Империи. И вот в дали показывается кортеж Её Величества (наши президенты нервно курят в сторонке) обычно это могло быть около 80-120 повозок , но не сегодня, всё должно пройти тихо и в тайне… Неспешный стук копыт по редкой, каменной брусчатке и царская карета подъезжает к крыльцу усадьбы. Оттуда выходит Великая женщина, которая за всю свою жизнь ни разу не надела одного и того же платья дважды …В воздухе зависла гробовая тишина, птицы перестали щебетать по округе, всё живое затаило дыхание и боится пошевелится даже самый маленький сверчок в густой украинской траве… Розумовская поправляет спину, выравнивает осанку и делает шаг вперёд, эта женщина испытала много бед и прошла множество испытаний, она в одиночку растила шестерых детей и собственноручно держала крупный шинок вдоль дороги. Она знала и твёрдо верила, что судьба обязательно улыбнётся ей, ведь не даром в ночь перед Рождеством, ей снился сон , как под потолком её родной хаты загорелись яркие звёзды и взошёл на небосвод молодой и красивый украинский месяц. Императрица медленно поднимает яркие серо-голубые глаза, наступает робкая и застенчивая пауза. Взгляды двух женщин наконец-то повстречались и им достаточно одной секунды, чтобы прочитать мысли друг друга. На огороде во всё горло заорал чёрный петух с огромным красным гребнем и прервал неловкую тишину. «Поклонилась…Императрица Поклонилась!» , - и во все стороны побежала босоногая детвора, чтобы разнести эту весть по всей Гетьманщине и где там правда, а где выдумка , теперь знают только стены и окно, да деревянное крыльцо этой самой усадьбы. P.s. Усадьба является памятником архитектуры. И сейчас активно про неё снимают сюжеты. Здесь бывали разные телеканалы, месяц назад репортаж снял 1+1 . Начинают искать меценатов , периодически здесь проходят субботники. Вообщем есть шанс , что её таки восстановят. Я размещу фотографию из кинофильма « Звезда пленительного счастья» и там видно, что в годы СССР усадьба находилась в хорошем состоянии и пришла в полный упадок уже непосредственно в годы нашей независимости.
(Translated by Google) It is terrible that it is the oldest of the manor complexes of the Left Bank of Ukraine that have survived to this day. Which belonged to the family of Vira Hryhorivna Daragan, sister of Counts Oleksiy and Kiril Razumovsky, and her husband Yukhym Daragan, a Kyiv colonel. In such a terrible condition. It should be the highlight of the entire region, there should be at least a museum here, or a manor complex made as a model. The building is open, you can go inside, but it is in a terrible state. (Original) Це жахливо що найдавніша із збережених донині садибних комплексів Лівобережної України. Яка належала родині Віри Григорівни Дараган, сестрі графів Олексія і Кирила Розумовських, та її чоловікові Юхиму Дарагану, київському полковнику. В такому жахливому стані. Це повинна бути родзинка всієї області, тут повинен бути як мінімум музей, або зроблений садибний комплекс як зразок. Будівля відкрита, можна зайти всередину, але там просто жахливий стан.
(Translated by Google) One of the oldest manors Ukrainian Baroque 18th century. Manor of the Daragan family. It is in terrible condition, although it is an architectural monument of Ukraine under the number. Be sure to visit if you go to the "Beremytske" Nature Park or to Kozelets (Original) Одна з найстаріших садиб Українське бароко 18 століття. Садиба родини Дараганів. В жахливо стані, хоча це архітектурна пам'ятка України під номером. Обов'язково відвідайте, якщо поїдете в сторону Парку природи "Беремицьке" чи в Козелець
(Translated by Google) Could be a very cool tourist location. But these architectural monuments are in a very neglected state, a little more and we will lose them forever ( (Original) Могла б бути дуже класна туристична локація. Але ці архітектурні пам'ятки в дуже занедбаному стані, ще трохи і ми їх втратимо назавжди(
Mizhrichynskyi Regional Landscape Park
3. Mizhrichynskyi Regional Landscape Park
4.5
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National park
Nature & Parks
Large national park with grassland, forests & rivers, known for mushroom foraging & fishing.
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One of those unique places in Ukraine where You can still meet ordinary Ukrainians. These elderly cow-breeders lead very simple honorable life of survivors. Gradually such villages will be extinct. Nature here is identical to utmost green & wild Chernobyl landscape. Except, unlike Chornobyl, people still do live here. You seek something very old-fashioned, unique and very authentic in amazing forest area: this destination is right for you. Inexpensive private hotels are easily found on the route from Kyiv, via Vyshgorod, Khotyanivka, Dubiechnia, Pirnovo and further village areas, via Desna military base. Otrohy resort is nearest hotel closest to destination. For those seeking sense of life. Rent a car, no other way to go there. Winter time is for spiritually strong. Beremytske WIldlife Park with animals, lakes (see photo) and comfortable economy accomodation is just 33 kms away from Otrokhy village. By crossing amasing picturesque bridge in Oster town over Desna river.
Very beautiful and interesting place, it's worth to take a guided tour for advanced experience
This beautiful landscape is barely touched by humans, but easily reachable by car from Kyiv. There are no services at the place, only the land itself. The litter is scarce, but on the weekends be prepared to see a lot of fishermen squatting the best spots at the riverbank!
Great forest. You may find here a lot of mushrooms or if you like just walk around and relax. Fresh air
Wild nature, one often can observe wild animals like deers, or even elks, if lucky.
Interesting place with a reach natural. I like water and a lot of place there. Recomend for rest with a children and adults.
Very splendid nature, great views to the ancient river Desna.
A place to go if you are Looking for loneliness and peace.
Monument to Taras Shevchenko
4. Monument to Taras Shevchenko
4.2
(33)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
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(Translated by Google) The first monument to the young Shevchenko in Ukraine was erected in Zvenigorodka. Here he is 29 years old. Meets and sees people off, stands near the bus station. You can rest near it on benches, in a neat square. (Original) Перший в Україні пам'ятник молодому Шевченку звели у Звенигородці. Тут йому 29 років. Зустрічає і проводжає людей, стоїть біля автовокзалу. Біля нього можна відпочити на лавочках, в охайному сквері.
(Translated by Google) A monument to young Taras Shevchenko was erected in Zvenigorodka in 1982 on the station square (sculptor Petro Ostapenko). It is said that there is documentary confirmation that in 1843, upon his arrival from St. Petersburg, 29-year-old Taras headed to Cherkasy precisely through Zvenigorodka. (Original) Пам`ятник молодому Тарасу Шевченку встановлено у Звенигородці в 1982 році на привокзальній площі (скульптор Петро Остапенко). Кажуть, що є документальне підтвердження, що у 1843 року по приїзді з Петербурга 29-річний Тарас прямував у Черкаси саме через Звенигородку.
(Translated by Google) A good place to depart from Zvenigorodka. It is difficult to catch a ride. The landscape of a small town with a minimally developed infrastructure. Compared to the city center, it differs for the worse. Nearby is a shabby bus stop. The monument itself is relatively good for the city from which the writer was born. (Original) Хороше місце для відправлення із Звенигородки. Попутку важко спіймати. Пейзаж малого міста із мінімально розвинутою інфраструктурою. Проти центру міста відрізняється в гіршу сторону. Недалеко знаходиться обшарпана зупинка. Сам пам'ятник відносно непоганий для міста від якого недалеко народився письменник.
(Translated by Google) Until 1990, there were only 2 monuments depicting young Shevchenko in the world: Zvenigorodka, Cheka region. and Winnipeg, Canada. (Original) До 1990 року в світі було лише 2 пам'ятники із зображенням молодого Шевченка: м. Звенигородка Чекаської обл. і м. Вінніпег, Канада.
(Translated by Google) Nice mini-park, you can relax (for example, while waiting for the bus, and not only) there is a children's swing. (Original) Хороший мини-парк, можно отдохнуть (например ожидая автобус, и не только) есть детские качели.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful park, neat lawns, a pleasant place to relax, eat ice cream and play with a child on a new playground (Original) Красивый парк, аккуратные лужайки, приятное место чтобы отдохнуть, покушать мороженое и поиграть с ребёнком на новой детской площадке
(Translated by Google) Cute. In general, Zvenigorodka is a good cozy town. (Original) Симпатично. В целом Звенигородка неплохой уютный городок.
(Translated by Google) A good green place, there is a playground for children (Original) Добре зелене місце, для дітей є майданчик
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