Chirnihiv facts for kids

Chernihiv (Ukrainian: Чернігів) is a historic city located in Ukraine. About 300,000 people call Chernihiv home. It is often called the "City of Legends" because of its very long and interesting history. Chernihiv is an important center in the northern part of Ukraine.

Quick facts for kids Chernihiv (Чернігів) Chernigov (Чернигов)
City
From top, left to right: Trinity Monastery, Catherine's Church, fortress guns on the Val, Krasna square, Hotel "Desna" building, and view of ancient Chernihiv with Transfiguration, Borys and Hlib Cathedrals and Chernihiv Collegium
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Nickname(s):  City of Legends
Country	Ukraine
Oblast	Chernihiv Oblast
Municipality	Chernihiv municipality
Founded	907
City Status	907
Area
• Total	79 km2 (31 sq mi)
Elevation	136 m (446 ft)
Population  (2015)
• Total	294,727
• Density	1,547/km2 (4,010/sq mi)
Postal code	14000
Area code(s)	(+380) 462
Vehicle registration	CB / 25
Website	chernigiv-rada.gov.ua

History of Chernihiv

Chernihiv is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine. It was founded in the year 907. This means the city has been around for over 1,100 years! Over time, it grew into an important center.

City Government

The city of Chernihiv is led by a Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the city. As of 2015, the Mayor was Vladyslav Atroshenko. He was part of a political group called "Petro Poroshenko Bloc 'Solidarity'".

Facts and Figures

Chernihiv covers an area of about 79 square kilometers. In 2015, nearly 295,000 people lived there. The city is located about 136 meters above sea level. Its postal code is 14000.

Famous Places to See

Chernihiv has many beautiful and historic places. These include old churches and monasteries.

• The Trinity Monastery is a very old and important religious site.
• Catherine's Church is another well-known landmark.
• You can also see fortress guns on the Val, which is a historic area.
• Krasna Square is a main public space in the city.
• The Transfiguration Cathedral is a stunning old building.
• The Borys and Hlib Cathedrals are also part of ancient Chernihiv.
• The Chernihiv Collegium is an old educational institution.

The beautiful Trinity Monastery in Chernihiv.

Catherine's Church, a famous landmark.

Fortress guns on the Val.

Krasna Square, a central part of the city.

The Hotel "Desna" building.

A view of ancient Chernihiv.

Twin Cities

Chernihiv has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." This helps cities share ideas and culture. Chernihiv is twinned with:

• Gomel, Belarus
• Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany
• Tarnobrzeg, Poland
• Petah Tikva, Israel
• Gabrovo, Bulgaria
• Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
• Ogre, Latvia
• Prilep, North Macedonia

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