The exterior of the building, which was remodeled in 1996, is characteristic of the sober and functional Soviet architecture of its time.

The interiors and equipment of the lobby as well as artistic rooms of the palace "Ukraine" are designed by the architect I.

Velyka Vasylkivska), it was originally suggested to be built in the place of St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery.

[9][10] Usually taking place in the Verkhovna Rada building, on 30 November 1999 the venue hosted the presidential inauguration of the newly elected president of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma.

[11] Lana Del Rey, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Luciano Pavarotti and Sofia Rotaru are some of the artists that have performed there.