Chernivtsi is a city in western Ukraine, situated on the upper course
of the River Prut. Chernivtsi is
the administrative center of Chernivtsi
Oblast (province) – the northern,
Ukrainian part of the historical Moldavian region of Bukovina. At the time of the 2001 Ukrainian Census, the population
of the city was 240,600.
Together with
the city of Lviv, Chernivtsi is
viewed at present to be a cultural center of western Ukraine. The city is also
considered one of modern Ukraine's greatest cultural, educational and
architectural centers. Historically a cosmopolitan cultural center, Chernivtsi
was even dubbed "Little Vienna" and "Jerusalem upon the Prut". Chernivtsi is
currently twinned with seven
other cities around the world. The city is a major regional rail and road
transportation hub, also housing an international
airport.
Photos submitted by Albina Mormul
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