Korosten Ukraine city

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Korosten Ukraine city overview

Korosten Ukraine city coat of arms

Korosten Ukraine city flag

Korosten is a city situated in Zhitomir region (oblast) of Ukraine. The Korosten city stands on the Uzh river. Korosten is an important railway junction of Zhitomir region. The name of the city from ancient Slav language means "walls made of bark" .

Korosten Ukraine city bridge over Uzh river

Korosten Ukraine city population - 65,000 (2006).
Korosten Ukraine city land area - 34 sq. km.
Korosten Ukraine city phone code - +380-4142.
Korosten Ukraine city postal code - 11500.

Korosten Ukraine city railway station

Korosten Ukraine city park

Korosten Ukraine city history

Korosten city was founded in 8th century. The original name of the settlement was Iskorosten (the city celebrated its 1300th birthday in 2005). Korosten was first mentioned in 914 as the capital city of Slav tribe Drevlyany.

Korosten Ukraine city Slav prince Mal monument

In 945 according to legend people of the city refused to pay enormous contribution to Kiev Rus state. They killed Kiev Rus prince Igor who came to Korosten to take it. Prince Igor wife Olga decided to take vengeance on Drevlyany tribe and Korosten was burnt to the ground in 945. From that time Korosten lands were the part of Kiev Rus state.

Korosten Ukraine city church

In 1240 the Korosten settlement was destroyed by Mongol tribes. In 1370 the Korosten was captured by the Great Kingdom of Lithuania, later it came under control of Poland. In 1589 the settlement received the city status. From 1795 Korosten city was the part of Russian Empire.

Korosten Ukraine city main street

Korosten Ukraine city views

The Korosten city was again totally destroyed during World War II. And it was not the last disaster happened with this city. In 1986 Korosten city population suffered from radioactive contamination after explosion at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

Korosten Ukraine city World War II monuments

Korosten Ukraine city main attractions

Korosten Ukraine city Soviet bunker

Korosten Ukraine city bunker guardian

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