Sumy Ukraine city

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• overview
• history
• economy
• main attractions

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Sumy Ukraine city overview

Sumy Ukraine city coat of arms

Sumy - city and administrative center of Sumy region (oblast) , northeastern Ukraine, on the Psyol River. Sumy city is a highway and railway junction and has an airport.

Sumy Ukraine city map location

Sumy Ukraine city population - 285,000 (2006).
Sumy Ukraine city land area - 145 sq. km.
Sumy Ukraine city calling code - +380-542.
Sumy Ukraine city postal code - 40000.

Sumy Ukraine city streets

Sumy Ukraine city history

Although a settlement existed there in the 8th and 9th centuries, Sumy was founded as a fortress in 1652 by refugees of Belotserkovsk regiment. In 1656-1765 a fortress was built to defend the southern Russia from Crimean Tatars.

Sumy Ukraine city cathedral

In 1658-1765 Sumy was a center of Sumy regiment. During the northern war of 1700-1721 the General Headquarters of the Russian Army headed by Peter I was situated in Sumy (December 1708-February 1709). In 18th-19th centuries Sumy city was one of commercial centers. Soviet power was established in Sumy in 1918.

Sumy Ukraine city architecture

Sumy Ukraine city economy

The main industries of Sumy city are machine building, metal processing, food and chemical industries. Modern Sumy city industries produce machinery for the chemical industry, electron microscopes, pumps, and fertilizers and other chemicals. Light industries of Sumy include sugar refining and other food processing and the production of clothing, footwear and furniture.

Sumy Ukraine city ancient street

Sumy Ukraine city main attractions

A teacher-training institute is located in Sumy city of Ukraine. A famous Russian writer A.P.Chekhov , A.I.Kuprin lived in Sumy. The Sumy city was visited by composer P.I.Chaikovsky, writer V.G.Korolenko, poet A.N.Pletsheyev.

Sumy Ukraine city sceneries

Among survivals of Sumy city past are the Cathedral of the Transfiguration (1776-1788) and the Church of Resurrection (1702).

Sumy Ukraine city beautiful views

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