Mariupol is a city in southeastern Ukraine situated by the Sea of Azov north coast, at the mouth of the Kalmius.It was granted city rights in 1778. Originally founded as a Cossackfortress named Kalmius, Mariupol has been a centre for the grain trade, metallurgy and heavy engineering. Mariupol played a key role in the industrialization of Ukraine.
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A postcard from Mariupol (Elena)
Date of dispatch : 2013-11-22
Postcard # 913
Country: Ukraine
In my mailbox on November 30th, 2013