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The 'House of the Weeping Widow' (; ) is an architectural landmark in the city of Kiev (''Kyiv''), the capital of Ukraine located at 23 Luteranska St.
The building was constructed in 1907 in the early Art Nouveau style by architect E.Bradtman. The construction was ordered by Serhiy Arshavskyi, a wealthy merchantman from Poltava, who occupied the building before the bolshevik’s revolution. The building carried the first owner name somewhat longed then he lived there, up to these days it is sometimes referred as ''Serhiy Arshavskyi Building''. Following the revolution the building was occupied by International Group Federation of Central Committee of bolshevik's party.^[1]
Currently it's used as an official residence of the President of Ukraine.^[2] It’s often provided as a residence for official foreign visitors to Ukraine. Notably, U.S. State Secretary Madeleine Albright, and Condoleezza Rice, Presidents of Lithuania, Brazil were provided the residence during their stay in Kiev.^[3]
The building takes its name from when it rains, water pours over the face of a woman and on her cheeks.

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1. House of the Weeping Widow
2. Osobnyaki Kyieva, Druh, Olha, , , Kyi, 2004, ISBN 966-7161-60-9
3. President has opened door for journalists. But not his.