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Zhytomyr
NameZhytomyr
Coordinates50.2667, 28.6667
CountryUkraine
OblastZhytomyr Oblast
RaionZhytomyr Raion
Elevation220
Population263,507
Population as of2021
Postal code10000-10036
Area code+380 412

Zhytomyr is a city located in the north of Ukraine, situated on the banks of the Teterev River, near the Kiev Oblast border, and is an important cultural and economic center, with notable residents including Sergei Korolev, Nikolai Chebotaryov, and Vladimir Chelomey. The city has a rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Kievan Rus' period, and has been part of various empires and states, including the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and Russian Empire. Zhytomyr is also home to several notable institutions, including the Zhytomyr State University, Zhytomyr Polytechnic University, and the Zhytomyr Museum of Art. The city has been influenced by various cultures, including the Ukrainian culture, Russian culture, and Polish culture, with notable figures such as Taras Shevchenko, Nikolai Gogol, and Adam Mickiewicz.

Geography

Zhytomyr is situated in the Polesia region, near the Kiev Oblast border, and is surrounded by the Teterev River, Irpin River, and Sluch River, which flow into the Pripyat River and eventually into the Dnieper River. The city's geography is characterized by its location in the East European Plain, with a mix of forests, swamps, and agricultural lands, and is close to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, which was established after the Chernobyl disaster. The city's climate is influenced by its proximity to the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, with notable weather patterns including the European windstorm, Heat wave, and Drought. Zhytomyr is also near the Ukrainian Carpathians, which include the Carpathian Mountains and the Beskids, and is home to several notable natural landmarks, including the Teterev River Valley and the Irpin River Valley.

History

The history of Zhytomyr dates back to the Kievan Rus' period, with evidence of settlement in the area, including the Zhytomyr Fortress, which was built in the 10th century and was an important stronghold for the Grand Duchy of Kiev. The city has been part of various empires and states, including the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and Russian Empire, with notable events including the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus', Battle of Orsha, and Battle of Poltava. Zhytomyr was also an important center for the Ukrainian national movement, with notable figures including Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko, and Lesya Ukrainka, and was home to several notable institutions, including the Zhytomyr Gymnasium and the Zhytomyr Theological Seminary. The city suffered significant damage during World War II, including the Battle of Kiev (1941), Battle of Stalingrad, and Battle of Berlin, and was occupied by the Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.

Economy

The economy of Zhytomyr is driven by various industries, including machine building, metalworking, and food processing, with notable companies including the Zhytomyr Machine-Building Plant, Zhytomyr Metalworks, and the Zhytomyr Food Factory. The city is also an important center for agriculture, with a focus on grain production, sugar production, and dairy farming, and is home to several notable markets, including the Zhytomyr Market and the Central Market. Zhytomyr is connected to the rest of Ukraine and Europe by several major transportation routes, including the Kyiv-Zhytomyr highway, Zhytomyr-Korosten railway, and the Dnipro-Zhytomyr gas pipeline, and is close to the Brest-Litovsk railway and the Warsaw-Kyiv railway. The city is also home to several notable economic institutions, including the Zhytomyr Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Zhytomyr Regional State Administration.

Culture

Zhytomyr has a rich cultural scene, with several notable institutions, including the Zhytomyr Museum of Art, Zhytomyr Historical Museum, and the Zhytomyr Philharmonic Orchestra. The city is home to several notable cultural events, including the Zhytomyr International Film Festival, Zhytomyr Jazz Festival, and the Zhytomyr Folk Festival, and is influenced by various cultures, including the Ukrainian culture, Russian culture, and Polish culture. Zhytomyr is also home to several notable landmarks, including the Zhytomyr Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, and the Zhytomyr City Hall, and is close to the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, St. Sophia Cathedral, and the Lviv Opera House. The city has been influenced by notable cultural figures, including Taras Shevchenko, Nikolai Gogol, and Adam Mickiewicz, and is home to several notable cultural organizations, including the Zhytomyr Writers' Union and the Zhytomyr Artists' Union.

Infrastructure

The infrastructure of Zhytomyr includes several major transportation routes, including the Kyiv-Zhytomyr highway, Zhytomyr-Korosten railway, and the Dnipro-Zhytomyr gas pipeline, and is connected to the rest of Ukraine and Europe by several major roads and railways. The city is home to several notable transportation hubs, including the Zhytomyr Railway Station, Zhytomyr Bus Station, and the Zhytomyr Airport, and is close to the Boryspil International Airport and the Kiev International Airport. Zhytomyr is also home to several notable utilities, including the Zhytomyr Water Supply System, Zhytomyr Heating System, and the Zhytomyr Electricity Distribution System, and is connected to the Ukrainian power grid and the European power grid.

Education

The education system in Zhytomyr includes several notable institutions, including the Zhytomyr State University, Zhytomyr Polytechnic University, and the Zhytomyr Medical University, and is home to several notable research institutions, including the Zhytomyr Scientific Research Institute and the Zhytomyr Institute of Agriculture. The city is also home to several notable schools, including the Zhytomyr Gymnasium, Zhytomyr Lyceum, and the Zhytomyr Specialized School, and is close to the Kiev National University, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, and the National Technical University of Ukraine. Zhytomyr has been influenced by notable educational figures, including Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko, and Lesya Ukrainka, and is home to several notable educational organizations, including the Zhytomyr Teachers' Union and the Zhytomyr Students' Union.

Category:Cities in Ukraine