Poltava Oblast

This oblast lies in the central part of Ukraine and covers plains along the Dnieper and its tributaries. The landscape consists of open fields and forests with several larger towns including Poltava and Kremenchuk.

The region experienced the Battle of Poltava in 1709 when Russian forces defeated the Swedish army. This loss ended Sweden's status as a great power in Europe and shifted the balance eastward.

The region maintains multiple museums, including the Gogol preserve-museum, Kotliarevsky villa, and Poltava ethnical museum, which showcase local heritage and traditions.

The region is best reached by train or car using roads that connect the larger towns. Visitors should remember that distances between places can be considerable and require planning ahead.

The region produces substantial quantities of agricultural goods, with annual yields reaching 14,529 thousand tons of grain and 1,002,900 tons of sugar beets.

Location: Ukraine

Inception: September 22, 1937

Capital city: Poltava

Reference: ПОЛ

Part of: Left-bank Ukraine

Shares border with: Chernihiv Oblast, Sumy Oblast, Kyiv Oblast, Cherkasy Oblast, Kirovohrad Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast

Website: http://adm-pl.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 49.58944,34.55139

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:19