Donetsk Travel Guide
Donetsk (Uk. Донецьк. Ru. Донецк) is a city situated in south-eastern Ukraine on the Kalmius River (see map). With a population of roughly 970,000 inhabitants, it is Ukraine's fourth largest city and one of the country's major industrial, scientific and cultural centers.
Donetsk was founded in 1869 when John Hughes, a Welsh businessman, received a concession from the Russian government to build a metallurgical plant in an area of rich coal fields, the Donets Basin. The town was initially called Yuzovka (Hughesovka) in his honor. It grew rapidly, surpassing 50,000 inhabitants by the turn of the 20th century and attaining official city status in 1917. From 1941 to 1943 the city (named Stalino in Stalin's honour) was occupied by German invaders. Like many Eastern European cities devastated by ensuing battles, it had to be completely rebuilt after the war. It wasn't until 1961, following Krushchev's denunciation of Stalin, that the city received it current name Donetsk, after the Donets river (a tributary of the Don).
Despite the reputation of many industrial cities (particularly those with iron and steel plants), it is surprising to learn that Donetsk is a relatively green and unpolluted city. In fact, it is considered one of Ukraine's most beautiful cities with one of the country's highest standards of living. This is evident in the city's diverse range of cultural attractions. It has three city theaters, a philharmonic hall, a circus, a planetarium, and literally dozens of museums. It is also home to annual international festivals including The Stars of the World's Ballet, The Festival of Young Pianists, and The Festival of Smith Art.
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Phoning Donetsk
+ 380 (Country Code) + 622 (City Code) + Telephone Number
+ 380 (Country Code) + 623 (City Code) + Telephone Number
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Independent Donetsk Guides & Interpreters
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Yuliya S Languages: English (fluent) Availability: Mon., Tues. &
Fri. - all day, Fee: $10 per hour Resume & Contact Info: |
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Adelina S Languages: English (fluent),
German (fluent), Availability: on request Fee: $10 per hour Resume & Contact Info: |
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Natalya P Languages: German (fluent), Italian (fluent) Availability: on request Fee: €10 per hour Resume & Contact Info: |
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Sveta B Languages: English (fluent) Availability: 7 days a week Fee: $10 per hour Resume & Contact Info: |
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Artyom Street (Ulitsa Artyoma)
Additional Resources for Donetsk, Ukraine
- Wiki: Donetsk (eng)
- Wiki: Donetsk Oblast (eng)
- In order to translate Russian and Ukrainian sites, click on Google Translate and enter the webpage URL.
- Official site of the Donetsk mayor and city council
- Donetsk city business directory
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk: Official site of Donetsk football club playing in the Ukrainian Premier League (eng & rus)
- FC Metallurg Donetsk: Official site of 2nd Donetsk football club playing in the Ukrainian Premier League (rus)
