Boikivske, Urban settlement in eastern Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
Boikivske is a small settlement in eastern Donetsk Oblast that serves as an administrative center for the surrounding municipal territory. The town sits at an elevation of 103 meters and contains services typical of regional administrative hubs.
The settlement was founded in 1897 as the German colony Ostheim and was renamed Telmanove in 1935 after German Communist leader Ernst Thälmann. This transformation reflected broader population shifts in the region during the 20th century.
The settlement reflects the heritage of different peoples who settled here over generations. Visitors can observe how the community organizes around local gathering spaces and maintains traditions.
The settlement is best visited during daylight hours given its small-town character and limited commercial facilities. Visitors should expect basic local services and prepare accordingly for a working community rather than a tourist destination.
Following the 2014 conflict, the town administration moved its operations to the nearby settlement of Myrne while territorial control remained contested. This separation created an unusual arrangement where governance and the physical community became geographically split.
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