First known since 1780 as Rohuzka Chechelnytska () it was a border town between Rzeczpospolita and Budjak Horde. In 1795 it was renamed Olgopol () by Ekaterina II in the name of her granddaughter, Olga Pavlovna.
First recognized as Rohuzka Chechelnytska () in 1780, this border town existed between Rzeczpospolita and Budjak Horde. In 1795, it was renamed Olgopol () by Ekaterina II to honor her granddaughter Olga Pavlovna.