Antratsit Ukraine city

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Antratsit Ukraine city overview


Antratsit city coat of arms

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Antratsit (Ukrainian spelling Antratsyt) city is located in Lugansk oblast of Ukraine near the Ukrainian border with Russia about 90 km southwest of Lugansk city. The city is an administrative center of Antratsit district. Three railway stations (Antratsit, Karakhash and Shetovo) of Donetsk Railway are situated on the territory of the city. There is also international bus station in Antratsit city.

Antratsit Ukraine city population - 80,000 (2008).
Antratsit Ukraine city land area - 33 sq. km.
Antratsit Ukraine city phone code - +380-6431.
Antratsit Ukraine city postal code - 94600.

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Antratsit city sceneries

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Antratsit city motel

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Antratsit Ukraine city history

Antratsit settlement appeared near Gayevskogo mine in 1895. The settlement received its name because of the deposits of "antratsit" (ancient coal) found in the area. In 1920 the settlement received name Bokovo-Antratsit. In 1936 the town received the status of administrative center of the district. In 1962 the city was again renamed and received its current name - Antratsit. Today the city is an important center of Ukrainian coal extraction.

Antratsit city monument to miners

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Antratsit city Chernobyl disaster monument

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