Mogilev-Podolskiy (Mohyliv-Podilskyi) History and Cultural Sites 2003

A series of color images and brief essays in Ukrainian describing the environment and history of the city of Mohyliv-Podilskyi on the bank of the Dniester River in the historical Podolia (Podillia) region in southwestern Ukraine. The historical section spans from the city's role as a river port during the time of the Kyivan Rus' and highlights the significance of the river and the city as a border (now with Moldova). The Jewish community of Mohyliv-Podilskyi is briefly mentioned among other ethnic groups from the 17th century and then again in the ghettoes and mass killings during the Romanian and German occupation of WWII. Additional essays describe local churches and cathedrals plus an economic and statistical summary of the modern city. The front side of this brochure, by Kartografiia of Kyiv, shows a detailed street map of Mohyliv-Podilskyi.