The city of Dnepropetrovsk oblast.
Pavlograd (also spelled Pavlohrad) is a city located in Dnepropetrovsk oblast of Ukraine. Pavlograd was founded in 1784. The city is the center of Western Donbass coal-field situated about 200 km from neighboring oblasts centers: Dnepropetrovsk (75 km), Zaporozhye (102 km), Donetsk (194 km), Kharkov (197 km), Poltava (215 km).
Pavlograd city population is about 110,000 (2010).
The phone code of the city is +380 5632; the postal codes are 51400-51413.
Pavlograd turned into a town in 1784. Zaporozhye citizens and former soldiers were the first settlers. The town developed and at the end of 19th century Pavlograd became a famous center of trade with crops and flour. Bread from Pavlograd was exported to London and Konstantinopol.
The town was built for defending Russian Empire borders. It was there that famous troop of Pavlogradsky hussars was located, their participation in the war of 1812 is reflected in L.Tolstoy novel “War and Peace”.
After the Crimean war of 1853-1856 ended, Pavlograd hussars being thankful that they survived gathered silver and Pokrovsky cathedral was built. At present it is restored and is open. In the 70s of 19th century a railway was constructed between St.Petersburg and Simferopol and it crossed Pavlograd.
From October 11th, 1941, to September 18th, 1943, Pavlograd was occupied by German troops and heavily destroyed. In February 1943 there was a revolt in the town, it was the only revolt in the whole Ukraine. The town was free of the Germans for 5 days. It was absolutely free on September 18th, 1943. This day became a city holiday.
During the following 10 years Pavlograd was again built. New industrial structure of the city was formed, there were plants of machine-building, constructing, chemical, processing, light and food industries. In the 50s new history of the city started – as the center of Western Donbas coal basin and the miners’ region.
Pavlograd street view
Pavlograd city street
Pavlograd street scenery
Spassky Cathedral. It is the main Orthodox church of Pavlograd. The cathedral was founded on the initiative and the means of honorable citizen of Pavlograd J. Golubitsky in 1892. In Soviet times it was the only not destroyed church of Pavlograd, but it was badly damaged during World War II. In 1960, the cathedral was finally closed; a gym was opened in the building. The cathedral was returned to the church in 1991 and was completely restored. Address: Pavlograd, Museum Lane, 1.
Mavrinsky Maidan. A huge, mysterious earthen structure of complex configuration located on the eastern outskirts of Mezeritch. It is looking like a crab, or a mysterious symbol. There are several theories about its purpose. On one of them, Zaporozhian Cossacks used it as a fortification. Some researchers see the connection between the design of Mavrinsky Maidan and the position of the sun at different times of the year. Perhaps, it was a temple, religious place of worship, where ancient inhabitants of the area gathered for rituals or it is a calendar complex like the Stonehenge. Address: Mezeritch village, Pavlograd district.
Count’s Theater. Pavlograd Drama Theater named after B. Zahavi was founded in 1974. The theater is placed in a historic building of the “Count’s Theater” which was built in 1896. The theater is named after theater director, actor, teacher, and doctor of art criticism B. Zahavi, who was born in Pavlograd. Address: Pavlograd, Dzerzhinsky Str., 56.
Local History Museum. Pavlograd museum of local history is located in the center of the city, close to Spassky Cathedral. The exhibition tells the history of the city, including the history of famous 135th regiment of Pavlograd hussars, who became famous during the Franco-Russian war in 1812. Also there is interesting ethnographic collection and exhibition devoted to the Cossacks of the Samara Palanca. One of the most interesting exhibits is a well-preserved Cossack boat of the 15th century. Address: Pavlograd, Museum Lane, 8. Opening hours: 8:00-16:45, day off - Monday.
Monument to Lieutenant Rzhevsky. Monument to the literary and folk hero Lieutenant Rzhevsky is installed at the central entrance of Pavlograd chemical plant. It is believed that the hero of the play by A. Gladkov, “Once upon a time” Lieutenant D. Rzhevsky served in Pavlograd Hussars regiment. The image of reckless hussar became popular after a comedy by E. Ryazanov, “Hussar Ballad” filmed in 1962. Belarusian sculptor V. Zhbanov portrayed Lieutenant Rzhevsky casually sitting on the bench. Address: Pavlograd, Zavodskaya Str., 44.
Hotel “Zaman”. The hotel is located on the main highway of Pavlograd, which in turn is part of the highway “Kiev - Donetsk”. The hotel complex is located at the etrance to the city from Donetsk. The number of rooms: 15. Main services: restaurant, bar, billiards, sauna, pool, Wi-Fi, parking. Address: Pavlograd, Dneprovskaya Str., 414-a. Contact phones: +380 5632 4 32 64, +380 5632 4 38 47.
Hotel “Khimik”. The hotel of Pavlograd chemical plant is located on the outskirts of the city. The building was constructed in the Soviet times, most rooms are renovated. The number of rooms: 52. Main services: cafe-bar, laundry, barbershop, taxi, safe, Wi-Fi, parking. Address: Pavlograd, Zavodskaya Str., 35. Contact phones: +380 563 21 19 14, +380 563 21 12 77, +380 563 21 04 46.
Pavlograd railway station
Pavlograd administrative building
Pavlograd Count's Theater
Pavlograd chapel
Pavlograd church
Pavlograd Spassky cathedral
Pavlograd tank monument
Pavlograd Lieutenant Rzhevsky monument
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