Izyum Ukraine city

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Izyum Ukraine city overview

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Izyum (other spellings Izium, Izum) city is located in the southeastern part of Kharkov oblast (region) of Ukraine. Izyum city is standing on Seversky Donets river about 120 km from Kharkov city. The name of the city from Russian language means "raisin".

Izyum Ukraine city population - 54,000 (2008).
Izyum Ukraine city land area - 44 sq. km.
Izyum Ukraine city phone code - +380-5743.
Izyum Ukraine city postal codes - 64300-64318.

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Izyum Ukraine city history

First mentions of Russian forest warden's hut "Izyumskaya sakma" is dated 1571. First settlement appeared in 1660th and according to the written documents of 1680 had the name "Izyumsky gorodok" (Izyum town). In 1681 the fortress was constructed in Izyum town making it an important military center of the region. The year of 1681 is considered to be the foundation date of Izyum city.

Later Izyum town became an important railway junction of Russian Empire connecting regions rich in iron ores, coal and other natural resources with central parts of the country. Izyum city area was the field of numerous battles during the World War II. In January, 1942 the city was liberated by Red Army forces but later in May, 1943 the city was attacked again and thousands of Russian soldiers and officers were boxed in by Nazi Germany army. Izyum city was finally liberated in 1943.