Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city

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Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city overview

Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city coat of arms

Luhansk city of Ukraine (Lugansk in Russian spelling), former (1935-1958, 1970-1989) Voroshilovgrad, is an administrative center of Luhansk region, Ukraine.

Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city map location

Luhansk city lies along the Luhan River at the latter's confluence with the Olkhovaya River.

Luhansk Ukraine population - 700 000 (2007 est.).
Luhansk Ukraine total area - 286 sq.km.
Luhansk Ukraine phone code - +380-642.
Luhansk Ukraine postal code - 91000.

Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city streets

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Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city history

Luhansk city dates from 1795, when a state iron foundry was established there to supply ordnance to the Black Sea fleet. Luhansk city grew with the development of the Donets Coal Basin in the 1890s.

Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city administration building

Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city view

Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city boulevard

Luhansk (Lugansk) Ukraine city economy

The major branch of industry of Luhansk city, Ukraine is heavy engineering, dominated by a huge diesel-locomotive works. Steel tubes, coal-mining equipment, spare parts for motor vehicles, and precision instruments also are made in Luhansk city. Coal is mined in Luhansk. There are also wood and timber-working industries in Luhansk Ukraine.