Kremenchuk

Kremenchuk is a city founded in 1571 by the Polish king Sigismund II, almost in the very center of Ukraine, on the edge of Poltava Oblast. The king sought to create a defensive city that would be able to protect the Dnipro region from numerous attacks by Crimean Tatars. The city’s purpose is reflected in its name: “Kremenchuk” means “small fortress” in Turkish.

Until the 17th century, Kremenchuk was a trading city that merchants from different countries and cities constantly visited. The city’s active development began in 1861. A railway bridge across the Dnipro, a power station, schools, a theater, a library, factories, plants, and various enterprises were built here. However, during the years of occupation by the fascists, almost everything in Kremenchuk was destroyed. Only from 1943, after the city was liberated from the invaders, did a new stage of rebuilding and flourishing begin.

Modern Kremenchuk is an important railway junction and river port of the country. There are about 50 churches, 3 museums, more than 40 monuments of architecture, and many parks and cozy squares here. In Kremenchuk there are many places for romantic walks, active recreation, and family leisure with children. This beautiful green city leaves every traveler with pleasant memories and impressions.