Severodonetsk overview
Severodonetsk (also spelled Siverodonetsk, Severodoneck) city is located in Lugansk oblast of Ukraine on river Severskiy Donets, 110 km from Lugansk city. There is an airport in Severodonetsk. Also the city is an important industrial center of the region. Among the main industries of Severodonetsk is the chemical production.
Severodonetsk city population is about 112,000 (2010).
The phone code is +380 6452; the postal codes are 93400-93480.
Severodonetsk history
Severodonetsk history began in 1934 when first settlement of factories workers was founded. The village was named Lishimstroy. In 1950 the settlement received the status of urban village and new name - Severodonetsk. In 1950 there were 4 variants how to call the settlement: Svetlograd, Komsomolsk-on-Donets, Mendeleyevsk and Severodonetsk.
In 1958 Severodonetsk received the city status. In 1994 the current coat of arms of Severodonetsk was approved. In 2000 Severodonetsk was the second city in Lugansk region by the number of small-scale enterprises.
Severodonetsk places
Severodonetsk administration building
Author: Alexander Nazarov
Severodonetsk palace of culture
Author: Alexander Nazarov
Severodonetsk bus station
Author: N.Skuridin
Severodonetsk features
Severodonetsk is located on the left bank of the river Seversky Donets where the river Borovaya flows into it. It is one of the most important industrial cities in Donbas, the center of chemical industry of Ukraine, one of the centers of constructing and tool making industries, a large transportation juncture.
During its whole history as well as nowadays Severodonetsk is a city suitable for life, work and study. It is one of the most successful cities in Lugansk area. It is cozy and comfortable. There is a lot of greenery and flowers there.
The old part of the city is remarkable through its small 2-4 storeyed cozy houses which are surrounded by greenery. This part of the city is decorated by a chemists’ palace of culture and a drama theater, by monuments to outstanding personalities. The drama theater is considered an architectural monument. The chemists’ palace of culture has the same status. Modern constructions, direct and bright streets and prospects, large squares, numerous parks are typical for the new part of Severodonetsk.
Severodonetsk places of interest
- Cathedral;
- Chemists’ Palace of Culture and Sovietskaya square;
- Recreation park;
- City palace of culture - Stroiteley palace of culture;
- Drama theater - an architectural monument of 1950s;
- Victory square;
- Severodonetsky fountain with light and music;
- Glory park and T-34 tank;
- Museum of local study;
- Picturesque banks and forests of the river Seversky Donets.