According to the first written mention about City of Rive, wich dates back to 1283 year, the settlement of Rivne was part of Galicia-Volyn principality. From the XIV century Rivne was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, at the end of the XVIII century - part of the Russian Empire, in the first half of the XX century Rivne was a part of Poland, in the second half of the XX century - part of the USSR. The modern city of Rivne - administrative, industrial and cultural center of the Rivne region in Ukraine. In the economy of the City of Rivne a significant role play light industry, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, construction industry enterprises. In Rivne the factory "Ukrburshtun" manufactures jewelry from the amber of local origin. City has two Theaters, Philharmonic and five museums. Three higher education institutions carry out their activities in the field of education of Rivne city.