Lugansk
Welcome to Lugansk region!
Our region is situated in the south-east of Ukraine. It covers the territory of 26,700 square kilometers(4,4% of the territory of Ukraine; 10th place among regions) and stretches from south to north for more than 250 kilometers and from west to east for 190 kilometers. The distance from Lugansk to Kiev is
- by railway — 813 kilometers
- by highway — 814 kilometers
Population is 2706400 citizens, or 5,4% of the population of Ukraine (the 5th place among regions).
The surface of the region is a wavy plain, where Donbass
mountain-ridge is situated, which is formed by mighty layers of sedimentary rocks of the ancient seas having been here earlier. The highest point is Mogila Metchetna, 367 kilometers high.
The climate is moderately continental.
122 rivers run on the territory of the region, the majority of them belong to the basin of the Siversky Dinets river. There are about 60 lakes and more then 320 ponds in the region.
The administrative center of the region is Lugansk. The city prides itself in labor and revolutionary traditions. In 1995 it celebrated its 200 anniversary. Lugansk is one of the largest industrial cities of Ukraine, situated in the valley of the Luhan river. It is the major junction of railways, highways and airways. The distance from Kiev is 813 kilometers. The territory of the city is 28617 ha. The population of the city is 522 000 people.
The history of Lugansk started in 1795, after the decree on setting up a foundry had been issued in Peretsburg. Town was destined to become a center of metallurgy in the south of Russian Empire. Now it has a huge industrial complex of different branches. The history, the present life of Lugansk is reflected in many monuments and museums.
There are two Drama Theatres, Philharmonic society, museums and a circus. Not so long ago the construction of a beautiful building was completed. This is a Puppet show.
Now Luhanks becomes more and more beautiful and the dwellers of the city love it and take care of it.
TOUR AGENCY
The service in trip organization:
- Booking/buying tickets Kiev-Lugansk or Lugansk-Kiev
- Meeting at an airport
- Service of an interpreter
- Car service
- Apartment in Lugansk/Kiev
- Exciting tours to the Crimea
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