The population of the city was about 190,000 in 1989 and about 203,000 in 1992. 41% were Russians, 32% Ukrainians (both Eastern Slavic) and 18% were Moldovans (Romanians).
The population of the city was about 190,000 in 1989 and about 203,000 in 1992. 41% were Russians 32% Ukrainians (both Eastern Slavic) and ,18% were Moldovans (Romanians).