October 30, 2008 – 12:05 pm
Small towns sometimes impress by their great history. Such is the town of Ostroh in the Rivne region. Ostroh is considered to be the cradle of education and enlightenment in Ukraine. It is here that the first complete edition of the Bible in Old Church Slavonic was printed; it is here that the powerful Ostroh Academy, which had given many famous names to the world, was established. Last year, the Ostroh Castle and the Ostroh Academy were listed among Ukraine’s new wonders…
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Ukraine’s tranquil Rivne region boasts a region called the “Volyn Switzerland” due to the incredible beauty of its landscapes. Blue lakes nestle among thick forests, while hills rise dramatically from plains of unobtrusive beauty. It is here that Gubkiv castle, so generously endowed with legends and history, rises over the Sluch River.
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The Volyn land, though only 3.3 percent of the overall territory of Ukraine, holds a top position due to its natural beauty, historic significance and the number of prominent historic monuments (837 of them!). Add to that dense forests, crystal clear lakes, including the Shatski lakes – some of the clearest in Europe, and the wonderful hospitability of the Volyn people and you have the perfect mix for a perfect getaway
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The Rivne region has given us the famous “Peresopnytske Gospel” of the 16th century, on which the Ukrainian presidential oath is now sworn, in Ostrog the first Eastern Slavik academy, the first Ukrainian primer and at 106 km long – Europe’s longest active light-rail. Today in this region with an area of 20.1 square metres there are more that 1122 historical and architectural monuments, 227 nature-reserve fund objects and territories, 91 wildlife preserves – and so much more!
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