Celebrating 52 Years of Chornomorsk: Records and Traditions
Today, April 12, 2025, the city of Chornomorsk in the Odesa region is celebrating its 52nd anniversary. In honor of this special occasion, the city prepared 2 tons of green borscht with quail and ostrich eggs, setting a new national record for Ukraine.
This was reported by the Telegram channel «Odesa Life».
Chornomorsk's mayor, Vasyl Huliaiev, stated that the celebration was marked by delicious food and a spirit of patriotism.
The record-setting borscht (made with 100 ostrich eggs) was cooked outdoors at a charity fair near the Sports Palace. Local chefs, volunteers, youth, and entrepreneurs participated in its preparation, and everyone had the chance to taste the dish.
Residents and guests of Chornomorsk could visit festive fairs and enjoy delicious street food. All funds raised today will go to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Chornomorsk (formerly known as Illichivsk until 2016) is a city of district significance in the Odesa region, located 16 kilometers from Odesa, on the right bank of the Dry Liman. It is one of the youngest cities in Ukraine and also a major maritime trading port on the Black Sea, ranking third in size in the country.