Mykolaiv – the city of brides

The famous city of Ukrainian brides celebrates its 224th anniversary! Congratulations!

On September 14 the city of Mykolaiv marks the occasion of its 224th anniversary. This city is considered to be a major shipbuilding center in southern Ukraine with the population of about 500,000 people. The 4-century saint and Greek bishop Saint Nicholas is believed to be the patron saint of Mykolaiv; the name of the city is closely connected with this Orthodox saint.

According to the first variant, the city got its name after the capture of the Ochakov fortress under the power of the Turks by the Russian army. The fortress fell on the holiday of St. Nicholas, so the building town was named in his honor. According to the second variant, Mykolaiv started its growing around the shipyard, founded by Prince Grigory Potemkin. The first ship – 44-cannon frigate “Saint Nicholas” – built on Mykolaiv dockyard and just it got the name of the new town.

Mykolaiv is known as a city of shipbuilding and the great ports as well as a large industrial center of machine engineering and metal-working. Located at the confluence of the rivers of Southern Bug and Ingul, the city has well-developed transport infrastructure which consists of railway communication, sea and river ports, an airport and regional highway. 2 Palaces of Culture, Russian Drama Theater and Ukrainian Drama and Comedy Musical Theater, numerous cultural centers, museums (among them is Shipbuilding Museum “Headquarters of the Navy”), the Yacht Club, cinemas and art galleries provide the cultural development of Mykolaiv. The city is well-known by Mykolaiv Zoo, which is considered to be the biggest in Ukraine and one of the best zoos in Europe.

Having become the important center of the South of Ukraine, Mykolaiv is famous as the city of brides all over the world. This status of the most beautiful ladies’ city is strongly confirmed in minds. Ukrainian ladies are well-known all over the world, but Mykolaiv ladies are especially known by their attraction, good-nature and womanly tenderness. They are well-educated, have a good taste and bright natural beauty. Besides that, they are focused on happy marriage and strong family values. So, if you are interested in a good wife, a lady from “the city of brides” would be a great choice!

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