Kherson Photos

Kherson, Ukraine

Scenic photo of Kherson and the Dnieper River.

Kherson Naval Memorial

Found on the Dnieper River embankment, the memorial is situated where the first naval gun-ship, Catherine's Glory (Slava Ekaterina) was built in 1783. The memorial plays tribute to the origin of Kherson, which was founded in 1778 as a naval base to defend Russia's interests on the Black Sea coastline.  

Regional Administration

Photo of Kherson Oblast Administration with a statue of Lenin standing in front.

Kherson Fortress Gate

Kherson fortress (1778), was founded on the site of a smaller, older fortress called Alexander-Shants (1737). Walking excursions can be arranged to see the ruins of the old fortifications.

Kherson Coat of Arms

Gate of old fortification, anchor (symbolizing Kherson's importance as a naval city) and the date, 1778, when Kherson was founded.

Music and Drama Theater

Kherson Regional Academic Music and Drama Theater, named in honor of Mykola Kulish was built in 1889, but celebrates its birthday as of November 6, 1936 when the first play of the theater, Winners of Death (by V. Vlasov) was performed.

St. Catherine Cathedral

Saint Catherine Cathedral was designed and built by famous architect Ivan Starov in 1786. General Field Marshal, statesman, and favorite of Catherine II, Gregory Alexandrovich Potemkin was buried on the territory of the cathedral.

Kherson Central Market

Kherson Bus Station

Fregat Hotel, Kherson

Port in Kherson, Ukraine

Kherson River Vokzal

Entrance to river terminal in Kherson, Ukraine.

Dnieper River, Kherson

Photo of passenger ship cruising near Kherson.

Kherson Highway Sign

Sunflowers near Kherson

Kherson Nature Reserve

Ukraine's first nature reserve, the Askaniya-Nova Nature Reserve dates back to 1875. Preserving a small piece of virgin steppe, it is home to some 40 different mammals, both native and exotic.