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Vyzhnytsia [Вижниця; Vyžnycja]. Map: V-6. A city

(2001 pop 5,021) on the Cheremosh River and raion
center in Chernivtsi oblast. It was first mentioned in
historical documents at the end of the 15th century,
when it was part of the Moldavian principality. In

1774 it was annexed by Austria. An opryshok band

was active in the area in 1817–30. In 1867 Vyzhnytsia
obtained the rights of a trading town. During the interwar period the town
was occupied by Romania. It was granted city status in 1940. Today it is a
resort center and is known for its handicrafts (kilim weaving, embroidery, wood carving,
and metalworking). It has a historical and a decorative art museum.

[This article originally appeared in the Encyclopedia of Ukraine, vol. 5 (1993).]

List of related links from Encyclopedia of Ukraine pointing to Vyzhnytsia entry:

1 Art education
2 Cheremosh River
3 Education
4 Fedkovych, Yurii
5 Gymnasium

6 Hutsul Beskyd
7 Hutsuls
8 Shkribliak
9 Subcarpathia
10 Vasylko, Mykola

11 Vyzhnytsia National Nature Park

12 Weaving

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