The city of Chernigov oblast.
Pryluky (also known as Priluki) is a small city located in Chernihiv Oblast of Ukraine, on the banks of the Udai River, about 149 km east of Kyiv.
The population of Pryluky is about 51,600 (2021), the area - 43 sq. km.
The phone code - +380 4637, the postal codes - 17500-17511.
The settlement was first time mentioned by the prince Vladimir Monomakh in 1085. The fortress provided a shelter to the prince during the Polovtsy horde raid.
Later, in 1092, the settlement was ravaged by the Polovtsy. In 1239, it was again devastated by the Mongols. In 1362, the settlement was captured by Lithuania.
In 1569, Pryluky became the part of Polish state according to Lublin Union. A lot of local people ran away in the Dnieper steppes. It was the beginning of the Cossack community.
The settlement became the military center of Pryluky Regiment in 1648. Later, in the 18th century, the border of the Russian Empire moved to the south and the fortress lost its military importance.
The town territories received the status of uyezd of Malorossiya Guberniya in 1781. From 1802, Pryluky became the part of Poltava Guberniya.
It was joined to Chernihiv region of Ukraine in 1932. Pryluky was heavily damaged during the World War II.
Today, it is an industrial, cultural and tourist center of the region.
Children and youth creativity center in Pryluky
St. Trinity Convent in Pryluky
St. Trinity Convent in Pryluky
Pryluky is known for its airfield - the largest in Ukraine. It was the main base of the Soviet strategic bombers during the Cold War.
There is a tobacco factory of British American Tobacco company in the town.
There are several cathedrals, churches and monuments in Pryluky.
It is one of the oldest towns in Ukraine registered as a historical town of the country.
The main places of interest in Pryluky are:
Church in Pryluky
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