Khmelnytskyi

Khmelnytskyi is the administrative center of the oblast of the same name in western Ukraine, stretching along the Southern Bug River. The city combines wide avenues with residential and industrial districts across an area of roughly 90 square kilometers (35 square miles).

The settlement was founded in 1431 as Ploskyriv and received property rights from Grand Duke Vladislav I of Lithuania. The current name was given in 1954 to honor Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky during the 300th anniversary of the Treaty of Pereyaslav.

The central Proskurivska Street displays structures from different eras, showing how the urban fabric changed over the centuries. Visitors walking this main axis can trace the architectural evolution, with older facades standing beside more recent constructions.

The city has several rail connections and operates an international airport, serving as a transport hub for the surrounding regions. Visitors can explore the center on foot, while longer distances are covered by public transport options.

The original name Ploskyriv likely derives from the flat topography along the riverbank. The city went through several name changes before receiving its current designation, which recalls a major figure in Ukrainian history.

Location: Khmelnytskyi Oblast

Inception: 1431

Elevation above the sea: 295 m

Height: 295 m

Website: https://khm.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 49.42000,27.00000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:53