Chernovcy
Like many cities of Kiev Rus, the city of Chernivtsi hundred times fell and died, but then rise from the rubble and debris. Historical industry Chernivtsi, is inextricably linked with the history of the Austrian Empire.
There is speculation that the name Chernivtsi, emerged from the fortified town on the southern part of the Galician power, a name that was "Black City" or "black" first written mention of Chernivtsi was found in manuscripts of a certain Alexander the Good in 1804, this date has become annual celebration of the city.
In 1457, the city became the administrative center of Chernivtsi entire region, and the central location of the fair. Thorny history of the city, a lot of time was under the yoke of the Ottoman Empire, Romania, the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The flourishing of Chernivtsi came in 1778, after his appointment - the head of the military administration - Duke Carl von Entsenberga. By order of the Duke, in the city were invited to a large number of merchants, industrialists, artisans, development and lifting trade. Another track that had a positive impact on the future of the city, was the foundation of Peter's fairs that were held for 15 days in a year.
Until the late 20th century, the city has known spiritual and cultural value in the period in Chernivtsi was built many architectural attractions that soon brought him great fame, the most prominent of them are: the Armenian Church, the main room of the post office, the Jewish Synagogue, the Palace of Justice, space station, a drama theater.
1864, Chernivtsi became self-governing city, were elected members of the city council. The first administrator of the city became the head of Jacob von P. Knight, but particularly significant and visible mark on Chernivtsi left second self mayor Anton Kokhanovichi. With his reign the city of Chernivtsi became a shade of European type. During the reign of Kokhanovichi Chernivtsi dramatically increased trade and economic activity rose city.
Modern Chernivtsi - is the regional center, with an area of 150 sq. km. Chernivtsi region borders with Romania and Moldova in the 2001 census was 240 thousand people, mostly of them with Ukrainian, Russian, and Romanian.