The city of Donetsk oblast.
Artemovsk city (also known as Artemivsk; historical name - Bakhmut) is the oldest historical and cultural center of Donbas region (Donetsk oblast), located about 88 km from Donetsk city. Artemovsk is in the league of historical cities of Ukraine and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the country.
Artemovsk city population is about 107,000 (2011) on the territory of 42 sq. km.
The phone code is +380 6274; the postal codes are 84500-84510.
Artemovsk is one of the oldest cities in the Donets Basin, and on the east of Ukraine in general. The settlement was founded in 1571 and had a rich history. Artemovsk emerged as the border “Bakhmut watch post”, and was later transformed into a fortified village.
In 1701 Peter I ordered to build a fortress Bakhmut and renamed the settlement into the town (fort) of Bakhmut. In 1783 Bakhmut received the status of district town of Ekaterinoslav province. The population of the town was about 1,700 people. There were five brick, candle, soap plants. The town had store, about 150 shops, a hospital, three schools and two private boarding schools for children of wealthy parents, Sunday school for children of workers.
Bakhmut was the largest trade center. Twice a year - July 12 (the day of the apostles Peter and Paul) and September 21 (the day of Christmas of the Blessed Virgin Mary) - there were large fairs.
In 1876 in the Bakhmut basin large deposits of rock salt were discovered. The number of mines rapidly increased, and soon the production of salt reached about 12% of all Russian. After the construction of the railroad in the late 1870’s the enterprises producing plaster, brick, tile, soda appeared in the town. In the early twentieth century metal-working industry began to develop. By 1900 there were 76 small industrial enterprises, employing 1,078 people, and four salt mines (874 workers) in the town.
By 1913 the population of Bakhmut was about 28,000 people, there were two hospitals, four medium and two vocational schools, private library. In 1924 the city was renamed into Artemovsk by the nickname (“Artem”) of Soviet party and state leader Fyodor Sergeyev.
Since 1951, Artemovsk city operates Europe’s largest Artemovsky factory of sparkling wines, since 1954 - the plant for processing non-ferrous metals. In 1964 all Soviet Union Scientific Research Institute of the salt industry was opened in the city. Today it is known as “UkrNIIsol”.
Artemovsk city, Ukraine street
Artemovsk city street
Artemovsk city street view
Artemovsk is a developed industrial city. The products of Artemovsk companies are known far beyond Ukraine. The only plant in the country plant for processing non-ferrous metals operates here. Artemovsk factory of sparkling wines is the largest for the production of a classic champagne bottle method. Unique venture “Artemsol” is mastering the richest deposits of rock salt.
Artemovsk city has a favorable geographic location at the crossroads of rail and road routes. There are rich deposits of rock salt, a unique deposit of refractory clays and pure gypsum on the nearby territories.
Artemovsk is one of the main scientific, cultural and sports centers of Donetsk oblast. First Donbass region Drama Theater, library, museum appeared here. Today there are 14 educational institutions in Artemovsk with over 10,000 students studying 86 professions. Among these institutions are the oldest in the region schools of music, teachers training, medicine, industrial and railway technical schools.
Also there is the only among the counties of former Soviet Union “The Institute of Salt Industry” and the largest in Ukraine Geological Association “Donetskgeology”.
The regional fair “Bakhmutsky Shlyakh” is going annually in Artemovsk city. Also at the depth of 300 meters in the salt mine of “Artemsol” company a unique festival of arts “Salt Symphony” is being conducted. There are unique speleo-sanatoriums located at mine workings that treat diseases of the respiratory tract.
In recent years Artemovsk received a modern European look. Bit this ancient Ukrainian city has preserved its face, the originality, its importance not only in the Donbas region, but in the whole Ukraine.
Artemovsk city general view
Artemovsk city central square
Artemovsk city hall
Salt Mine. The complex of depleted salt mines of “Artemsol” company is open to tourists. The first salt mine was opened in 1881. By more than one hundred years of underground work unique system of tunnels was formed. The total length of all the tunnels is over 200 km. The height of the tunnels sometimes reaching 30 m.
The main attraction is salt room “Chamber 41-bis”. In 2003 the Guinness record was registered there - the first underground flight of hot air balloon, sometimes symphonic concerts are held there.
At a depth of 300 m speleological sanatorium “Salt Symphony” for 110 people with respiratory diseases is operating. During the tour you can visit the salt church, see salt sculptures of folk artists. The tours are conducted by several organizations, by previous appointment only.
Address: Soledar, Oktyabrskaya Str., 11. Opening hours: 10:00-16:00. Days off: Monday, Tuesday. Contact phones: +380 627 442573, +380 627 443086, +380 627 442538.
Artemovsk Winery. The largest in Eastern Europe winery producing sparkling wine in a classical bottle way. The story of the winery began in the middle 18th century when in Bakhmut (former name of Artemovsk) the development of gypsum deposits started. In 1950, on the basis of gypsum galleries wine storage was created and the construction of Artemovsk Winery with the capacity of 5 million bottles a year began.
In 2005 the production reached 300 million bottles. Simultaneously, 30 million bottles of wine for at least three years are aged in underground tunnels at a depth of 72 m. There are guided tours with visits to the alabaster galleries and tasting 5-7 types of sparkling wine.
Address: Artemovsk, P. Lumumba Str., 87. Opening hours: 10:00-14:00. Days off: Saturday, Sunday.
Nicholas Church. This wooden church is one of the oldest churches in Donbass region. It was built in 1797 over Bakhmutka River. In 1861, stone St. John the Baptist church was built nearby. Address: Artemovsk, Shevchenko Str., 8.
Local History Museum. Artemovsk state museum of local history originates from the county historical museum founded in 1924 by a physician and naturalist B. Walch. The museum is located in a building built in 1911 by industrialist V. Frantsuzov.
In the twelve rooms you can see the exhibitions of the following departments: nature, archeology, folk life, history of the 19th century, the Civil War, 1920-1930, World War II, post-war five-year plans, the local literature.
Address: Artemovsk, Sovetskaya Str., 26. Opening hours: 9:00-16:00. Days off: Sunday, Monday.
Hotel “Atlantic”. The two-storey building of the hotel is located in the central part of Artemovsk, near the park. There is a restaurant with European cuisine. Parking, Wi-Fi, organization of the excursions are available. Address: Artemovsk, Lenin Str., 20-a. Contact phone: +380 6274 47444.
Hotel “Ukraina”. Partially reconstructed old hotel located in the center of the city. There is cafe on the ground floor. Parking, taxi, laundry, hairdressing salon. Address: Artemovsk, Artyom Str., 54. Contact phones: +380 627 447251, +380 627 463042.
Mini-hotel “Nostalgia”. This small, private mini-hotel is located in the heart of Artemovsk. Supermarket “Silpo”, main official institutions of the city, beauty salon, cafe are situated nearby. Parking, kitchen, gym, Wi-Fi are available. Address: Artemovsk, Sobornaya Str., 56-a. Contact phones: +380 6274 49126, +380 6274 47200.
Mini-hotel “Omega”. The hotel is located in a green area of the city on the coast of the Northern pond. There is sauna with pool and hydromassage. There are also European cuisine cafe, bar, billiards, beauty salon, solarium, safe deposit, laundry, taxi, parking, Wi-Fi. Address: Artemovsk, Zelenaya Str., 25-a. Contact phones: +380 6274 482988, +380 6274 482415.
Artemovsk city entrance sign
Artemovsk city scenery
Artemivsk city tank view
Artemovsk Nicholas church
Artemovsk city church view
Artemivsk city church scenery
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