City on the river. Bystritsa, 100 km north-east of Kiev, between Chernogovskaya and Sumy highways. Founded in the 11th century, the remains of the ancient settlement of princely times have been preserved. In the 16th century, it was the town of Ostersky starostva of the Kiev voivodeship, then the centennial city of the Kiev regiment, and in the 18th century. - the volost center of Kozeletsky povet. In 1807 V. Kochubei built a sugar factory. In 1893, a stone church of the Assumption was built on the site of a wooden church. In the beginning. XX century. industry began to develop. Now it is a typical regional center with inexpressive architecture.
Administrative status | city |
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Founded / first mentioned | XI |
Region | Chernihiv |