Kherson is a city of two ports, a River and a Sea port (it is situated 23 miles away from the Black Sea), that's why the Kherson trade port is connected with 42 countries of the world. The city stretches along the high right bank of the River Dnipro; this is the area where the Dnipro runs into many branches and forms many islands. Kherson is situated on a huge plain called the Steppe.

The city's large railway junction connects Kherson with Moscow, Dnepropetrovsk, Kharkov, Simferopol and other cities of the countries and CIS. The modern Kherson is a large city with a population of 402,9 thousand inhabitants (1997 stats) and an area of about 100 square km. The climate is moderate continental. The average temperature here is rather high - 9-10°C above zero and the rainfall is quite small. It remains to add that the frostless period in the region lasts for about 288 days and the sunny days in the year amount to 260-280. As you see Kherson is one of the warmest cities in the Ukraine. AnastasiaWeb recommends it especially for those travelers who are taken aback by the more severe climates of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Kherson has many parks and is one of the most «green» cities in the country. As soon as you're in Kherson your breath is taken away by its numerous parks, cozy squares, broad streets, hospitable people, Kherson girls' shining smiles... The AnastasiaWeb agency brings many of those girls together for the socials so that you could get introduced to them without the pressure of street acquaintance and without the language barrier. There are great spots to take a walk: in the Lenin Park the Great Oak grows – it is more than a hundred years old. There is also the Park of Glory which stretches above the Dniepro River, and the Hydropark – a popular recreation place. Kherson's embankments are popular places for the city's citizens and its guests to stroll and admire one of the longest European rivers.

The foundation stone of Kherson was laid in autumn of 1778 on the Lower Dnipro. This town soon has become the cradle of the Black Sea fleet of Russia. The city was built by Gannibal - the grandfather of the Great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. It was to become a fortress, a city and a shipyard to protect the southern borders of the Russian Empire. The bold mission was successfully fulfilled by the outstanding statesman Potyomkin. His imposing monument in Potyomkin Square (in the downtown) makes you realize the greatness of the aim he attained.

The Ochakov Gates that used to lead to the Kherson fortress more than two hundred years ago are the symbol of the city. They still remind of the glorious heroic events from Kherson's past. They are built according to classic standards and resemble the triumphal arch. One of the most ancient fortress structures is the Catherine's Cathedral. It lives its own life behind the rampart that used to surround the ancient Kherson fortress. Everybody who wants to touch the Faith and tribute to the city’s renowned history comes here. Take a guided tour with AnastasiaWeb to make sure you didn’t miss anything special.

The Kherson food is one thing definitely worth checking out. Here the tasty uha (fish-soup) and traditional Ukrainian varenyki (curd or fruit dumpling), juicy watermelons and melons are waiting for you. Nevertheless the special pride of Khersonians is the sparkling wine drawn by the heat of the southern sun, aroma of the sea and the steppe grass. "Naddniprianskoe" vine is the best among them. It got its first "Grand Prix" in 1900 in Paris. Ask an AnastasiaWeb representative to help you with choosing a nice local restaurant for a date.

This famous Ukrainian location is a great place for rest and relaxation, as well as a busy and active center of the Kherson region. AnastasiaWeb will help you to combine your cultural and entertainment program in Kherson with meeting the finest and prettiest of local ladies. You can rely on AnastasiaWeb for making you feel at home and welcome in this beautiful riverside city.