Rostock is the largest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, with approximately 210,000 residents. Situated on the Baltic coast, it holds the distinction of being the third-largest German Baltic city after Kiel and Lübeck. Historically, Rostock was a vital port city, particularly during the era of East Germany. Officially named the Hanseatic and University City of Rostock, it underscores its historical significance as a member of the Hanseatic League and its academic heritage.
Around 1900, new quarters were developed in the south and west of Rostock to house the increasing population.
Since 1925, the head of the city has borne the title of Mayor.
In the summer of 1932, the Nazi party garnered 40.3 percent of the vote in Rostock during elections, exceeding their national showing of 37.3 percent.
In 1935, Rostock reached a population of over 100,000 residents.
In 1935, Rostock's population reached 100,000 due to rearmament by the Nazi regime and the boosted industrial importance.
On 10 November 1938, during Kristallnacht, the synagogue on Augustenstrasse in Rostock was destroyed by arson, and numerous Jews were beaten and imprisoned.
By 1939, the city's population grew to 121,192 due to the increased employment at the Heinkel and Arado factories, and at the Neptunwerft shipyard.
In 1942, The historical houses in Hanseatic style that once bordered the square were destroyed in an Allied air-raid.
In May 1945, specifically on May 2nd, Rostock was captured by the Soviet 2nd Belorussian Front during the Stettin-Rostock offensive operation.
In 1960, the ruins of the Jakobikirche (St Jacob's Church), which had been heavily damaged during World War II, were pulled down.
In 1988, Rostock reached its historical peak in population, with approximately 254,000 residents.
In 1990, following the reunification of Germany, Rostock lost its privileged position as the No. 1 port of the GDR, and the city's population declined.
In August 1992, Rostock was the site of the xenophobic Rostock-Lichtenhagen riots, during which asylum seekers were attacked by right-wing extremists.
In 1993, the Lichtspieltheater Wundervoll, Rostock's art house cinema, opened.
In 1994, the Academy of Music and Theatre (Hochschule für Musik und Theater) was founded.
Since 2002, the position of Mayor is elected directly by the citizens of Rostock, following a reform.
Since 2003, Rostock's population has started to grow again due to students and new companies.
After 2006, Rostock's population started to increase again.
On 26 May 2019, the most recent city council election was held.
In November 2022, a mayoral election was held in Rostock on 13 November, with a runoff on 27 November.
In 2022, Eva-Maria Kröger of The Left was elected mayor of Rostock.
On February 1, 2023, Eva-Maria Kröger took office as the mayor of Rostock, winning with 58.4% of the votes.
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