Kerch
Proper noun
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Kerch
A city and raion on the Kerch Peninsula in eastern Crimea, internationally recognized as part of Ukraine but de facto in Russia. It is located on the shore of the Strait of Kerch and is an important industrial, transport and tourist centre.
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Ammianus Marcellinus XVIII, 9, 1 Augustus in the East Missorium of Kerch depicting Constantius II on horseback with a spear.
By the Peace Treaty of Kuchuk-Kainarji in 1774, Kerch and Yenikale were ceded to Russia.
By 1900, Kerch was connected to a railroad system, and the fairway of Kerch Strait was deepened and widened.
By order of the Kerch Royal family, King Inas and Queen Maya of Sulnagar are cordially invited to the much awaited coronation of Prince Kazimir Rietveld.
Despite the seaside location, the tourist appeal of Kerch today is limited because of the industrial character of the city and associated pollution.
Kerch has a number of impressive architectural and historical monuments.