Donetsk Ukraine city coat of arms
Donetsk Ukraine city flag
Donetsk, former (until 1924) Yuzovka, or (1924-1961) Stalino is a city and administrative center of Donetsk region (oblast), southeastern Ukraine, on the headwaters of the Kalmius River. Donetsk city is a large railway and highway junction. Donetsk city has an airport too.
Donetsk Ukraine city map location
Donetsk Ukraine city population - 988,000 (2008).
Donetsk Ukraine city land area - 996 sq. km.
Donetsk Ukraine city phone code - +380-62.
Donetsk Ukraine city postal codes - 83000-83497.
Donetsk Ukraine city views
Donetsk Ukraine city history
In 1869 an ironworks was founded there by a Welshman, John Hughes (from whom the town's pre-revolutionary name Yuzovka was derived), to produce iron rails for the growing Russian rail network. Later steel rails were made in Donetsk city. The plant used coal from the immediate vicinity, and both coal mining and steel making developed rapidly in Donetsk city.
Donetsk Ukraine city churches
Donetsk Ukraine city monastery
By 1914 there were 4 metallurgical plants, 10 coal-pits, and a population of about 50 000. After the October Revolution (1917), Yuzovka was renamed Stalino and, in 1961, Donetsk. Heavy destruction in World War II led to postwar modernization and an increase in the scale of industry. Subsequent growth of Donetsk city was rapid and sustained.
Donetsk Ukraine city mosque
Donetsk Ukraine city World War II memorial
Donetsk Ukraine city economy
There are now more than 40 coal-pits within Donetsk city limits. A major integrated coking, iron-smelting, and steel-making plant makes modern Donetsk city one of the largest metallurgical centers in Ukraine.
Donetsk Ukraine city architecture
Coke by-products are the basis of a chemical industry producing plastics. There are several heavy-engineering works in Donetsk city, which produce, in the main, mining equipment. Refrigerators are manufactured in Donetsk city, and there are other light industries.
Donetsk Ukraine city bridge
Donetsk Ukraine city views
The necessity of avoiding areas subject to subsidence caused by mining has led to a patchy development of the densely built-up residential and factory areas and open spaces over the extensive area of the Donetsk city administrative limits.
Donetsk Ukraine city Victoria hotel
Donetsk Ukraine city Victoria Pushkin boulevard
Donetsk Ukraine city main attractions
The principal street, from the railway station to the steelworks, is main Donetsk city attraction. It is 5.5 miles (9km) long, with the main shops, hotels, and administrative buildings.
Donetsk Ukraine city long street
Donetsk Ukraine city Tsar cannon
Donetsk Ukraine city Football (Soccer) Club "Shakhtar" stadium
There are a university, polytechnic, medical and trade institutes in Donetsk city of Ukraine, and more than 30 scientific research establishments, including a branch of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Cultural amenities of Donetsk city include several theaters and a philharmonic hall.
Donetsk Ukraine city theater building
Donetsk Ukraine city fountain
1 comment:
Nice pictures from Ukraine. Thank you for sharing those pictures.The buildings are really beautiful.
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