The geography of Ukraine varies greatly from one region of the country to another, with the majority of the country lying within the East European Plain. Ukraine is the second-largest European country, after Russia. Its various regions have diverse geographic features ranging from highlands to lowlands, as well as climatic range and a wide variety in hydrography.
Odesa is the third most populous city and municipality in Ukraine and a major seaport and transport hub located in the south-west of the country, on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. The city is also the administrative centre of the Odesa Raion and Odesa Oblast, as well as a multiethnic cultural centre. As of January 2021, Odesa's population was approximately 1,010,537. On January 25, 2023, its historic city centre was declared a World Heritage Site and added to the List of World Heritage in Danger by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in recognition of its influence on cinema, literature, and the arts. The declaration was made in response to the bombing of Odesa during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has damaged or destroyed buildings across the city.
Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) is a national seashore located on Padre Island off the coast of South Texas. In contrast to South Padre Island, known for its beaches and vacationing college students, PINS is located on North Padre Island and consists of a long beach where nature is preserved.
Mykolaiv is a city and a municipality in southern Ukraine. Mykolaiv is the administrative center of Mykolaiv Oblast. The city of Mykolaiv, which provides Ukraine with access to the Black Sea, is the location of the most downriver bridge crossing of the Southern Bug river. This city is one of the main shipbuilding centers of the Black Sea. Aside from three shipyards within the city, there are a number of research centers specializing in shipbuilding such as the State Research and Design Shipbuilding Center, Zoria-Mashproekt and others. As of 2022, the city has a population of 470,011. Mykolaiv holds the honorary title Hero City of Ukraine.
Gulf Islands National Seashore offers recreation opportunities and preserves natural and historic resources along the Gulf of Mexico barrier islands of Florida and Mississippi. The protected regions include mainland areas and parts of seven islands. Some islands along the Alabama coast were originally considered for inclusion, but none are part of the National Seashore.
Perdido Key is an unincorporated community in Escambia County, Florida located between Pensacola, Florida and Orange Beach, Alabama.The community is located on and named for Perdido Key, a barrier island in northwest Florida and southeast Alabama. "Perdido" means "lost" in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. The Florida district of the Gulf Islands National Seashore includes the east end of the island, as well as other Florida islands. No more than a few hundred yards wide in most places, Perdido Key stretches some 16 miles (26 km) from near Pensacola to Perdido Pass Bridge near Orange Beach.
Odesa International Airport is an international airport of Odesa, the third largest city of Ukraine, located 7 km (4.3 mi) southwest from its city centre.
The Chornomorets Stadium is a football stadium built in 2011 in Odesa, Ukraine. The stadium has a capacity of 34,164 and is the home of FC Chornomorets Odesa. The inaugural match, between FC Chornomorets Odesa and FC Karpaty Lviv, was played on 19 November 2011, and ended with a 2–2 draw. The first goal was scored by Vitaliy Balashov in the 46th minute from a penalty.
Bronislaw Bernacki was the Roman Catholic Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol diocese from 2002 to 2020.
The Museum of Partisan Glory is an underground museum in Ukraine. It was established in 1969 in the village of Nerubayske in Odesa Oblast. It was built in an abandoned mine that was used in the construction of Odesa. The catacombs are located at a depth of 12–14 meters. During the Great Patriotic War the catacombs in the village hosted one of the largest guerrilla units in the region. For several centuries coquina was quarried here for the construction of Odesa.
The Odesa City garden is located in town centre of Odesa, Ukraine, at the Derybasivska Street. Founded by Felix de Ribas in 1803, it is the oldest park in the city. Felix de Ribas was an owner of most of this part of the town, but did not have enough resources to sustain the expenditure, and so he donated the territory of the city garden to the city on November 10, 1806.
Arcadia Park is a small park in Odesa, Ukraine, located up to 2014 in the historical quarter Arcadia, at the end of the Genuezska Street, down from the 10th of April Square, on the coast of the Gulf of Odesa.
In early 2014, there were clashes between rival groups of protestors in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, during the pro-Russian unrest that followed the Ukrainian Revolution. The street clashes were between pro-revolution (pro-Maidan) and anti-revolution (anti-Maidan)/pro-Russian protesters. Violence erupted on 2 May, when a 'United Ukraine' rally was attacked by pro-Russian separatists. Stones, petrol bombs and gunfire were exchanged; two pro-Ukraine activists and four pro-Russia activists were shot dead in the clashes. The pro-Ukraine demonstrators then moved to dismantle a pro-Russian protest camp in Kulykove Pole, causing some pro-Russian activists to barricade themselves in the nearby Trade Unions House. Shots were fired by both sides, and the pro-Ukraine demonstrators attempted to storm the building, which caught fire as the two groups threw petrol bombs at each other.
Valentyn Prodaievych, is a Ukrainian public figure, politician, lawyer, journalist and writer. He was Chairman of the Economic Court of Odesa region from July 15, 2002 till October 2011. He is the founder of the all-Ukrainian patriotic portal Ukridea. Valentin Prodaievych is an author of several books dedicated to the history of Ukrainian town Odesa and has made notable historical contributions to a number of publications where he investigates the complex history of the legendary city.
Kartamyshevska Street is a street in the historical district of Moldavanka in Odesa, Ukraine. Residents of Odesa refer to the street as Kartamyshevska, omitting the word "street". It is in postal code 65091.
"Municipal Guard" also known as the Public Formation for the Protection of Public Order is a municipal militia in Odesa established in 2015, originally under the name of the "Municipal Guard". The stated purpose of this agency the protection of property of the territorial community of Odesa and prevention of crime in the city. The agency is led by Kolchik Vladimir Vasilyevich. and is currently part of the Department of Public Safety established by the Odesa City Council on August 27, 2014.
The Monument to the Unknown Sailor is a city memorial located at Shevchenko Park in the Southern Ukrainian city of Odesa. It is part of the park's Alley of Glory, with the graves of fallen sailors on each side. An eternal flame is burning at foot of the monument.
Vladimir Leonidovich Strelnikov is a Ukrainian artist, one of the central figures of the Second Odesa Avant-garde.
Myru Avenue (Ukrainian: Проспект Миру is a street in central Chernihiv. It starts from the southern outskirts of Chernihiv and Red Square. Extends north through the city to the city limits. Many streets and alleys adjoin the avenue. The beginning of the avenue passes through the center of Chernihiv, so there are many boutiques, several shopping centers, many cafes, restaurants, hotels "Ukraine" and "Gradetsky". In the area of visiting "Ukraine" Peace Avenue is transformed from Victory Avenue, another major highway in Chernihiv.
Pavlo Kozlenko is a historian, lawyer, PhD, Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine, researcher of the Holocaust and Jewish heritage during Roman occupation of Ukraine during World War II. Director of Odesa Holocaust - Victims of Fascism Museum, vice-president of Charity Foundation “Memory of Nazi Victims” (2011-2022), member of Coordination Council of Association of Jewish Organizations and Communities of Ukraine, member of the Public Council of the State Archives of Odesa Region, elected member Public Council under the Odesa Regional State Administration of 2 convocations, poet. He is an author of books, scientific articles, and exhibitions about history of Holocaust, a participant of ethnographic expeditions to the former places of compact residence of Jews in the South of Ukraine, an active community member. Acts as an official opponent at the defense of dissertations, a member of the jury of the city competition of the Department of Science and Education of the Odesa City Council for the professional skills of teachers "Tolerance - the lessons of the Holocaust". President of the Charitable Foundation "Pam’yat. Gidnist. Svoboda". Member of the editorial board of the newspaper "Dobroe delo".
