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Hlukhiv, Historic municipality in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine

Located on the Esman River in northeastern Ukraine, Hlukhiv extends across 84 square kilometers at an elevation of 166 meters above sea level.

From 1708 to 1764, Hlukhiv functioned as the capital of the Cossack Hetmanate after Peter the Great selected this strategic settlement following Ivan Mazepa's removal.

The Hlukhiv Singing School, established in 1738, marked the first singing institution in the Russian Empire and shaped the development of classical music education.

The State Historical and Cultural Heritage Park, established in 1994, preserves 50 architectural monuments across 75 hectares within the city boundaries.

The Institute of Bast Crops in Hlukhiv leads research on hemp cultivation, maintaining the region's agricultural scientific advancement.

Location: Hlukhiv Hromada

Inception: 992

Elevation above the sea: 166 m

Website: https://hlukhiv-rada.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 51.67646,33.90778

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32

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