Chernivtsi turns 600: special news edition

Chernivtsi Television, 2008. Special news broadcast dedicated to the 600th anniversary of Chernivtsi, hosted by Myroslav Shevchuk.

The video features a story about a copy of the charter in which the city of Chernivtsi is first mentioned in writing, black-and-white archival footage; the city: the university, city council, Theater Square, theater, Central Square; a story about the solemn ceremony celebrating the city's anniversary: a trumpet ensemble, speeches by officials, the awarding of the title of “honorary citizen of the city,” a solemn procession of Chernivtsi residents; a story from the Olga Kobylianska Music and Drama Theater in Chernivtsi: a solemn meeting, a welcoming speech by Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko; a story about the laying of a symbolic stone for Franz Joseph; a story about the unveiling of a memorial sign in honor of the city's 600th anniversary; the opening of the restored Olga Kobylianska pedestrian street; a story about an exhibition of tactile photos; a story from the beer festival; a story about the ceremony of putting a commemorative postage stamp into circulation; a story about the unveiling of three stars on the Walk of Fame: composer Volodymyr Shabashovych, singers Anna Lorak and Katya Buzhynska; a story about the opening of a bank branch; a story about Toto Cutugno's concert, laser show, and fireworks.