The city of Snovsk over the river. Snov is located 65 km north-east of Chernigov. It has been known since 1861 as the Korzhevka farm, founded by the peasant Korzh. Got development at the beginning. XX century. during the construction of the Gomel-Bakhmach railway. Since 1924 it was called Snovsk. In 1934 it was renamed into Shchors in honor of the Bolshevik N. Shchors, the legendary Red Divisional Commander, who was born here in 1895 (a museum is open). The historical name Snovsk was returned to the city in 2016. There is a large railway depot.
Administrative status | city |
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Founded / first mentioned | 1861 |
Region | Chernihiv |