Standard TimeEET |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC+3 |
IANA Time Zone |
Europe/Chisinau |
Grigoriopol time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Grigoriopol is an important city in the Republic of Moldova, located in the eastern part of the country, near the Transnistrian region. As the administrative center of Grigoriopol District, the city has an important position in agriculture, trade and transportation. Its name is derived from the Russian word meaning "city of Grigori", reflecting the historically multicultural background of the region.
Grigoriopol is situated along the Dniester River, about 100 kilometers from the capital Chisinau. The city has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. The population of about 45,000 (2023 estimate) is predominantly Moldovan, with Russian, Ukrainian and other minorities living in the city, forming a multicultural community.
The region's economy is centered on agriculture, with an abundance of grapes, grains and sunflowers, and winemaking is a traditional industry. Grigoriopol is also a regional trade hub, connecting Moldova to Transnistria, with small processing enterprises and farmers' markets.
The city was founded in the 19th century as part of the Bisarabia region and developed into an industrial town during the Soviet period. There are historic buildings such as an Orthodox church and a World War II monument, and the city hosts annual wine festivals and other folklore events, reflecting the fusion of Moldovan rural culture and Eastern European traditions.
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