Dnipropetrovsk is the fourth-largest city in Ukraine, and it is the administrative center of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The name of the city is a combination of two rivers, Dnipro and Petrovsk. However, in 2016, the city was renamed to Dnipro, dropping the Petrovsk part. There are some synonyms that can be used to refer to this city, including Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk, Dnepropetrovsk, Dnipropetrowsk, and Dnepropetrowsk. The most common synonyms are Dnipro and Dnipropetrovsk, but the other variants are also sometimes used. The city is known for its heavy industry, science, and education, and it is a cultural center of Ukraine.