Kryvyi Rih, which in Ukrainian literally means 'crooked horn' or 'curved cape', was the name originally given in the 18th century to the general area of the present city by Zaporozhian Cossacks. According to local legend, the … See more

Kryvyi Rih has a thriving theatre, circus and dance scene, and is home to a number of large performance venues. There are also the … See more

Located 316 kilometres (200 mi) south of Kyiv, the city is often claimed to be the longest in Europe. It is said up to 100 km or even 126 kilometres (78 mi) from north to south. While the city is strikingly elongated on a map, in reality the greatest distance between … See more

Early history
In 1734 the Cossack Zaporizhian Sich (or Host) incorporated the area within the Inhul Palanka division of their de-facto republic. A list of… See more

The city of Kryvyi Rih is governed by the Kryvyi Rih Municipality. It is a city community that is designated as a separate district … See more

Kryvyi Rih's buildings display a variety of architectural styles, ranging from eclecticism to contemporary architecture. The widespread use of red brick and block apartments … See more

Historically, the population of Kryvyi Rih began to increase rapidly during the Interwar period, peaking at 197,000 in 1939. From then … See more