Beryslav

One of the unusual small towns in Kharkiv Oblast, which impresses with its Turkish color and natural beauty — the city of Berislav. It is spread along the banks of the Kakhovka Reservoir, which adds to the beauty of its unique landscapes. Berislav played an important role in many historical events, so there is something to see on its territory at any time of year.

Photo from berislav-mr.gov.ua

In the 15th century, a small settlement under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania appeared on the site of the future Berislav. During the Mongol-Tatar attack, the town was captured and became part of the Ottoman Empire. Only from 1784, after the Russo-Turkish War, did the city’s territory become part of the Russian Empire. The condition of the buildings was terrible, so the city had to begin its long path of restoration. But modern Berislav is a fine place, and its historic buildings remind contemporaries of important historical events. Here are the Kamianets Sich, the Sviatovvedenska Church — one of the oldest wooden churches in Ukraine, the ruins of Kazi-Kermen, and many other interesting sights.  

One of the unusual small towns in Kharkiv Oblast, which impresses with its Turkish color and natural beauty — the city of Berislav. It is spread along the banks of the Kakhovka Reservoir, which adds to the beauty of its unique landscapes. Berislav played an important role in many historical events, so there is something to see on its territory at any time of year.

Photo from berislav-mr.gov.ua

In the 15th century, a small settlement under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania appeared on the site of the future Berislav. During the Mongol-Tatar attack, the town was captured and became part of the Ottoman Empire. Only from 1784, after the Russo-Turkish War, did the city’s territory become part of the Russian Empire. The condition of the buildings was terrible, so the city had to begin its long path of restoration. But modern Berislav is a fine place, and its historic buildings remind contemporaries of important historical events. Here are the Kamianets Sich, the Sviatovvedenska Church — one of the oldest wooden churches in Ukraine, the ruins of Kazi-Kermen, and many other interesting sights.