Kherson Ukraine city

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Kherson Ukraine city overview

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Kherson is a city and administrative center of Kherson region (oblast), southern Ukraine. Kherson city lies on the right (west) bank of the lower Dnepr River, about 15 miles (25 km) from the latter's mouth.

Kherson Ukraine city population - 335,000 (2008).
Kherson Ukraine city land area - 93 sq. km.
Kherson Ukraine city phone code - +380-552.
Kherson Ukraine city postal code - 73000.

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Kherson Ukraine city history

Kherson was founded in 1778 by the military leader and statesman Grigory Potemkin as a fortress to protect the newly acquired Black Sea frontage of Russia. Kherson town became first Russian naval base and shipyard on Black Sea. Before Kherson there was a small Russian settlement which existed since 1737.

Kherson was named after ancient city of Khersones. One of the leaders of building ships for Black Sea fleet from 1783 till 1785 was Russian naval commander F.F.Ushakov. From 1787 till 1791 A.V.Suvorov headed the construction of fortifications in Kherson city.

Since 1803 Kherson is an administrative center of Kherson guberniya. In early 19th century Kherson city became a significant commercial port. Soviet power was established in Kherson in 1918.

Kherson city sceneries

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Kherson city architecture

Kherson Ukraine city economy

Modern Kherson city remains a major shipbuilding center. Also Kherson has a combine-building plant, engineering, oil-refining, and cotton-textile industries.