The building of neoclassical architecture built in the 1936-1939 biennium. by the architect V. Zabolotny. Parliament building adjoins with the Mariinsky Palace, the ceremonial residence of the president. It is considered an outstanding piece of Soviet architecture. The architectural image of parliament directly taken from the building of the Pedagogical Museum, which at one time operated the Central Council. Three compact volume of completed building glass dome over the session hall. Picture of the USSR emblem and flag on the front of the building presently replaced by images of the Trident. The main facade has a length of 48 m, side - 77 m. In 1941 the Parliament building was largely destroyed. In 1948-49 it was restored with an extension made semicircular patio. The total length of the building increased to 110 m. In 1980 he was the main facade prystavyly four bronze sculptures that depict figures of workers. In household goods commonly used motifs of Ukrainian folk art. Ceremonial hall ceiling is decorated with huge painted ceiling flowering Ukraine. At the level of 2 nd and 3 rd floors are octagonal room assembly hall area of 650 sq. m, calculated for 1000. Ere large foyer and lobby, and from the main lobby grand staircase leading. Supreme Soviet meeting took place in this building from 1938 to 1991 after the independence of Ukraine is located here Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine - the highest legislative organ of state power.