Armyansk


Armyansk is a town of regional significance in northern Crimea, a territory recognized by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine, but de facto under control and administration of Russia. Armyansk serves as the administrative center of Armyansk municipality, one of the regions Crimea is divided into. It is located on the Isthmus of Perekop. Population:

History

At the beginning of the 18th century Armenians and Greeks who had come from the nearby city of Or Qapı founded Armyansk. The first name of the town was Ermeni Bazar. In 1921 it was renamed Armyansk.
On 2 March 2014, early in the 2014 Crimean Crisis, Russian Naval Infantry units without cockades or rank insignia set up a checkpoint in Armyansk to check cars driving in and out of the Crimea region.
in the city commemorates the liberation from Nazi occupation.

Economy and Industry

The main employer in the city and the area is Crimean Titan, which specializes in the refining of Titanium dioxide for use in paints, plastics, and other products.

Education

In ancient times, the city was located on the important road to Crimea. Now this road connects Kherson Oblast to Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The town has also a railroad station.

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