There is a legend, that there were found three bags on the bank of the river Psyol. It was an occasion to give to the city the name of Sumy. The word “Sumy” in Ukrainian means “bags”. This legend is reflected on the emblem of our city.

 

In the 17th century, the vast majority of city dwellers were Cossacks as far as there was a Cossacks regiment in the city. To a great regret of contemporary Sumy ladies, the correlation between genders changed a lot. For the time being, there are two women per one man.

 

Nowadays, it is difficult to accept the fact, that our city was a fortress with 4 towers and gate, with 23 deaf towers and underground entrance leading out of the city to Psyol River. The present day, Sumy is a small green city with the views to the Psyol River.

 

There are 280.000 of citizens in Sumy. It is modern city with developed infrastructure. City has 5 high educational establishments, many colleges and vocational schools. There are some huge enterprises in the city. But the main virtue of our city is its beauty.

 

 

City Parks offer the chilly shadow in summer heat, and entertaining attractions for all age groups.

 

The Architecture of the city is original; it pleases an eye, reminding the history of the city. There are a lot of beautiful churches on the territory of Sumy which add the spirituality to our streets.

 

You can spend you leisure time in a way, which will be particularly to your taste. Night clubs, bowling, billiard, restaurants on the Psyol banks, attractions in the parks for those who prefer noisy parties. If you prefer to have a rest on nature, you will like boating along the river, picnic on the river bank with our special BBQ dish (it is meat fried above the open fire), riding a horse or a promenade by coach. Of course, it is more pleasant to spend spare time together with companion.

 

Visit our city, and you will review the time you spent here with warmth.