Cherkasy is the capital of Cherkasy Oblast, as well as the administrative center of Cherkasky Raion within the oblast.
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13 Facts About Cherkasy
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Cherkasy is the cultural, educational and industrial center of Cherkasy Oblast and Central Economical Region of Ukraine.
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Cherkasy has been known since the 13th century and played a great role in the history of Ukraine.
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Cherkasy is divided into 2 boroughs : Sosnivskiy and Pridniprovskiy.
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Cherkasy is situated on the high right bank of the Dnipro River, in the middle of the Kremenchuk Reservoir.
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Climate of Cherkasy is mild continental, with mild winters and warm summers.
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In 1954 Cherkasy became the administrative center of Cherkasy Oblast, the youngest oblast of Ukraine.
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Cherkasy became an important defender of the southern borders of the Grand Duchy.
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Cherkasy remained part of Poland, but territories east of the Dnieper River including left-bank Ukraine and Zaporizhia were secured for Muscovy.
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Cherkasy is a big transport hub due to its location in the center of the country.
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Cherkasy has regular connections to neighbouring cities with small diesel trains.
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Cherkasy is among the cities in Ukraine that have their own planetarium.
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Cherkasy is a big media market, which is served by several local TV stations, newspapers, and numerous radio stations.
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