Hirnyk, Rural settlement in Chervonohrad, Ukraine
Hirnyk is a settlement in Chervonohrad Municipality in Lviv Oblast. It sits at an elevation of about 193 meters and contains residential areas with characteristic Eastern European structures.
The settlement was classified as an urban-type settlement starting in 1954 and was reclassified to rural status in January 2024. This change reflects broader administrative reforms in Ukraine.
The residents of Hirnyk maintain connections to the regional traditions of Lviv Oblast while adapting to modern administrative changes within the Chervonohrad urban hromada.
The settlement can be reached through roads connecting to Chervonohrad, which is the main municipal hub in the area. Basic services and amenities are typically available through the larger town center nearby.
Hirnyk presents a case study of administrative evolution in Ukraine, shifting from an urban-type settlement to rural classification while maintaining its population of 2,820 residents.
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