BILA TSERKVA

Russian Belaya Tserkov, city, Kiev oblast (province), north-central Ukraine, on the Ros River. Founded in the 11th century, Bila Tserkva (White Church) long remained a minor regional centre. In modern times industry has developed, including machine building, tire production, furniture making, canning, flour milling, and the making of knitwear. A feature of the city is its large park, landscaped in the 18th century and containing many exotic botanical species. The city has an agricultural institute. Pop. (1991 est.) 204,400.