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Kharkiv, Second largest city in eastern Ukraine.

The city spreads across 350 square kilometers with nine administrative districts, containing multiple historical buildings, parks, educational institutions, and industrial zones.

Founded in 1654 as a fortress against Tatar raids, Kharkiv developed into the capital of Soviet Ukraine from 1920 to 1934.

The Kharkiv National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater presents regular performances, while numerous museums display collections of regional art and historical artifacts.

The metropolitan transportation network includes three metro lines, trams, and buses, connecting residential areas with commercial and educational districts.

The Freedom Square measures 12 hectares, making it the largest city square in Ukraine and the third largest in Europe.

Location: Kharkiv Raion

Inception: 1654

Founders: Alexei I of Russia

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Website: https://city.kharkiv.ua

GPS coordinates: 49.99250,36.23111

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:51

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