Dnipro

Founded by Catherine the Great towards the end of the 18th century, Dnipro (formerly Dnipropetrovsk) is a city that developed due to a rapidly expanding manufacturing sector. Foundries, vehicle assembly plants, armaments manufacturers, and later an aerospace industry have underpinned Dnipro’s economy. The opulent residences of 19th-century industrialists and the longest promenade in Europe attest to the city’s fluctuating economic fortunes.