Rusanivka is a historic area in Kyiv located on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Historically, it was sparsely populated due to its proximity to the river and frequent flooding, featuring sandy shores, lakes, floodplain meadows, and hayfields.

This tract has long been associated with Kyiv's monasteries. Its name likely derives from the surname of Savva Rusanovych, who owned extensive lands on the left bank in the 16th century, bordering the monastery. The Rusanovych family has a lineage that stretches back centuries to the present day.

Documents from the 18th century reference the hydronym Rusanivka, mentioning Rusaniv Lake, an arm, a bay, and a strait that now separates Dolobetskyi Island from the Livoberezhnyi Massif. The metro bridge, residential area, canal, gardens, boulevard, park, embankment, spit, lyceum, city tram stop, and even the city's most delicious boiled sausage all bear the name "Rusanivka."