Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Myrhorod

Myrhorod is situated on the picture-sque banks of the Khorol River in Poltava region, in the centre of Ukraine. The first mention of Myrhorod dates back to the 15-th centery. Myrhorod district was formed in 1923.
The territory of our district is rich in oil, gas, peat, clay and curative mineral water. Our town is famous for its health-resort.  The health-resort was founded by I. Zubkovsky.  Along the banks of the Khorol river there are buildings of sanstorium.
Modern Myrhorod is a small town with a population of 43 thousand people. Myrhorod is a famous historical town. That's why many people visit it every year to go seightseeing. Many famous people and outstanding writers lived and visited Myrhorod. There are many monuments to prominent people. Myrhorod is the homeland of an outstanding writer M. Hohol. The centrel street is named after Hohol. It is wide, beatiful and a straight streer, fukk of green trees. flowers, bushes and chestnuts.
Myrhorod is also a cultural center. There are 4 museums. 2 chuches, many monuments, 7 schools, ceramic college and several libraries.
I am proud of my town. Day by day it becomes more beatiful.