Malyn, Industrial city in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
Description
Malyn is a city in Zhytomyr Oblast that sits along a railway connecting Kyiv to Korosten. The city is home to Ukraine's only banknote printing facility and a factory that makes electrical insulation materials.
History
The settlement began in the 7th century as an eastern outpost of the Drevlian tribe. It took its name from Prince Mal, who resisted Kyivan Prince Igor.
Culture
Three Jewish cemeteries hold gravestones dating from 1908 to 1994, documenting the lives of people who once made this place home. These burial grounds tell the story of a community that shaped the city's past.
Practical
The city sits on a railway line, making it accessible from larger cities nearby. Visitors can explore the cemeteries, museums, and surrounding areas on foot or by local transport.
Did you know?
The city contains an underwater museum for divers located within a flooded quarry. This unusual site offers a one-of-a-kind experience found nowhere else in the country.
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