Talakivka, Urban settlement near Mariupol, Ukraine
Talakivka is an urban-type settlement on the right bank of the Kalmius River in the Sartana settlement hromada. The place consists of residential houses spread across flat terrain with open spaces between clusters of buildings.
The settlement was founded in 1889 and grew steadily over the following decades. The local population expanded significantly throughout the 20th century and shaped the development of the community.
The settlement maintains strong linguistic connections to Russian, which serves as the primary language for 89 percent of the local population.
The settlement sits on flat ground that is easy to navigate from Mariupol and surrounding areas. Visitors can explore the local roads and observe the landscape around the community without special preparation.
Located at an elevation of 6 meters above sea level, Talakivka represents a transitional zone between urban and rural territorial classifications.
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