Contract House Kyiv

Kontraktova square of Kyiv in the late XVIII century annually from January 15 to February 1 (old style) fairs were held. These days, the whole area was filled with temporary benches. The town attracts the rich and to know from all the south-western edge. «Headquarters» was fair Contract house. Fairs not only conducted regular trade, but also concluded contracts - contracts between landlords and merchants.