Kharkiv Raion, Administrative district in eastern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine.
Kharkiv Raion is an administrative district in eastern Kharkiv Oblast that extends across a large territory divided into 15 subdivisions. The area combines urban centers with rural settlements connected by an extensive network of roads and rail lines.
The district underwent major administrative reform in 2020 when several neighboring areas were consolidated into one. This reorganization significantly changed the territory's boundaries and structure.
The region is home to universities, research centers, and factories that shape how people work and learn here. These institutions are woven into the daily rhythm of communities across the territory.
The district operates on Eastern European Time and has well-developed rail connections between its settlements. Be aware that infrastructure varies between urban and rural areas within the territory.
Three major rivers run through the district: the Uda, Lopan, and Kharkiv flow across both urban and rural landscapes. These waterways shape the geography and ecology of the region in fundamental ways.
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