Staryi Krym, Urban settlement near Mariupol, Ukraine.
Staryi Krym is an urban-type settlement within the Mariupol urban hromada in the Donetsk region, situated at approximately 39 meters elevation. The local economy centers on reinforced concrete manufacturing, shoe production, and furniture making.
The settlement was founded around 1780 and underwent several administrative changes over the centuries. It remained under Mariupol city jurisdiction until July 2020, when its administrative status shifted.
The settlement blends urban and rural ways of living, with residents active in agriculture and industrial concrete production. This mixed lifestyle shapes daily routines and community connections.
Visits work best during daylight hours, and the relatively flat landscape makes it easy to navigate the settlement. Getting around on foot or by vehicle presents no major challenges due to the open terrain.
Starting in January 2024, this settlement underwent administrative reclassification and lost its urban-type settlement designation. This change was part of broader reforms reshaping Ukraine's administrative structure.
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