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Odessa is a city of unparalleled beauty, not unheard of for being the pearl of the sea. Its famous for its wonderful winter attractions, its wonderful resorts, the beauty of the black sea and the brilliance of the sun, even in the wintry winter season.
The city lies on the northwest coast of the Black Sea. Today it is a major port in Ukraine, a huge megalopolis with a population exceeding a million people, a major industrial, cultural, scientific and tourist center. In 2011, the city was awarded the title of the Best City for the Quality of Life among the cities of Ukraine.
Before the city was founded, the area of modern Odessa was a place of Greek settlements. In the second century CE. According to historical sources, this area was inhabited by the ancient Maritime people. This is reported in the historical records belonging to the Roman Emperor Alexander.
Multiple excavations and construction work on the territory of present-day Odessa confirm the fact that since the founding of the city, Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, ancient settlements of ancient Caesarea have been active in commerce and maritime activities.
Six centuries before the formation of Odessa, the area was home to the Greek colony of Istrian and the harbor of Isiaka, later changed to the port of Skopeli. In the 3rd and 4th century A.D. In the 3rd and 4th centuries A.D., the territory of Odesa was devastated and the inhabitants were forced to move to other territories. During this period, the Bay of Odessa and all of the Gulf were most likely abandoned.
The first mention of the founding of the city, as the fortress of Odessa, came from the Treaty of Jossa in 1791. At the suggestion of Suvorov, the construction of the fortress was begun in 1793. According to the historical record, the city was officially founded on May 27, 1794 by decree of the Russian Empress Catherine II. The construction project called for the construction of a large port and a new fortress. The design and construction work was entrusted to the French engineer, Mr. Frank de Wallan, who used his architectural skills to the fullest extent.
How long ago, as indeed still today, the citys population consisted mainly of Jews and visiting foreigners, The French and Moldovans, as evidenced by the historic streets and squares that have remained to this day.
How long the city has existed, it was part of the Russian Empire, It then became a city of the Soviet Union in the post-Revolutionary period in 1920, and in 1991 it became a metropolis belonging to the state of Ukraine.
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- Air quality: 17 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 990,000 people
- GDP: $2,099 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 32 Mbps
- Best wireless: Kyivstar
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: Most locals in Ukraine don’t tip at restaurants, but tips may be expected from tourists. Tipping isn’t part of the culture, but is being introduced since Westerners have begun travelling to Ukraine. However if you do wish to tip, you can tip around 10% for good service.
- Apartment listings: OLX
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Best coworking space: Impact Hub Odessa
- Online electronics shop: Rozetka
- Best hospital: Clinica Medeya
- Best short-haul air carrier: Ukraine International
- Best intl air carrier: Ukraine International
- Monthly costs for expat: $850
- Monthly costs for family: $1250
- Monthly costs for local: $360
- Meal: $3.5
- Small Cola: $0.5
- Beer 1 Pint: $1.8
- Coffee: $0.9
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