Founding of Romaniv (1471)

Romaniv (Ukrainian: Романів; Dzerzhynsk in 1933–2003) is a rural settlement in Zhytomyr Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. Prior to the 2020 administrative reform, it was the administrative center of the former Romaniv Raion. Their estimated population was 7,226. (2022 estimate)

History

Within the Russian Empire, Romaniv was part of the Novograd-Volynsky Uyezd of the Volhynia Governorate.

Until 26 January 2024, Romaniv was designated urban-type settlement; after, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Romaniv became a rural settlement.

History of the Jews of Romaniv

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Economy

Historically, Romaniv has been known as a centre of glass, textile and furniture industries, as well as wagon production.

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History of the Jews of Romaniv

Economy