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Poltava

Cultural and transport center
Poltava is a city in central Ukraine, the administrative center of Poltava Oblast. Located on the Dnieper Lowland, on the Vorskla River, it covers an area of 122 km² with a population of 294,695 people as of 2023. The city has been known since 1174 under the name Ltava, but according to archaeological data, its foundation dates back to 899. Poltava is an important cultural center and a major transport hub. Throughout its history, the city has developed, preserving the unique architectural ensemble of Round Square and playing a prominent role in the cultural and socio-political life of Ukraine.
899
The city was founded, as confirmed by archaeological research
1641
The settlement received city status, and the fortress was restored and expanded
1802
The city became the center of the province, which contributed to its active development and the formation of the unique architectural ensemble of Round Square
1811
The Monument of Glory was opened in the city center
1870
A railway with a locomotive depot and workshops appeared in the city, contributing to economic development
1919
An art museum, which had the status of an art gallery, was opened in the city based on a donated collection
1943
Education in schools and institutes was resumed after the city's liberation from Nazi occupation, and a large number of textbooks and books were brought in
1999
The 1100th anniversary of the city was officially celebrated, confirming its ancient history
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In Poltava region a group of teenagers beat a minor in the basement of a house: the police took over the case

In Poltava region, police identified a group of minors who beat a young man in the basement of a residential building. A criminal investigation was opened under the article “hooliganism.

Society • December 14, 10:28 AM • 23350 views
Explosions in Cherkasy region: what is happening in the region

In Cherkasy region, local residents hear the sound of explosions. The Air Force reports that several groups of drones are moving from Poltava region toward Cherkasy region.

Society • December 13, 11:47 PM • 39025 views
Authentic holiday decor for the New Year: a selection of ideas from 5 local museums

Museum staff share traditional ways of decorating a home for the New Year holidays. Didukh, a Christmas spider, straw toys, Yavoriv toys, and vytynanky are authentic elements of festive decor.

Business News • December 13, 11:39 AM • 27650 views
Odesa detains 20-year-old man who set fire to another man's SUV on request

A young man who set fire to an SUV ordered through social media was detained in Odesa. The offender filmed the arson to confirm the task, but was never rewarded.

Crimes and emergencies • December 10, 12:59 AM • 19210 views
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The rental market "froze" until spring: the expert named the cities where it is still active

The rental housing market is concentrated in three hub cities: Dnipro, Poltava and Kropyvnytskyi. Tenants prefer modern homes and apartments below the 7th floor due to security factors.

Society • December 6, 07:03 AM • 209013 views
In the Poltava region, a woman who was injured during the attack of the Russian Federation on November 17 died

A woman wounded during a massive Russian attack on November 17 has died in a hospital in the Poltava region. Doctors fought for the life of the victim to the last, said the head of RMA Vitaly Pronin.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 09:14 AM • 20049 views
Air alert: explosions sounded in two regions of Ukraine

In the Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions, explosions were recorded against the background of an air alert. The Air Force warned of the threat of using ballistic weapons from the south-eastern and eastern directions.

Society • November 30, 03:48 PM • 30381 views
20 types of smoked author's sausages: winners of the “Do Your Own” contest in Poltava region scale up their business

Dva Kuma, a family-owned business from Poltava region, has won a grant from MHP-Hromada and expanded its production of meat delicacies. The company produces more than 20 types of specialty smoked sausages and other meat products.

Society • November 25, 09:14 AM • 13459 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskanders and Shaheds at night, 8 drones downed

The occupiers fired 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, an X-59 missile and 11 drones at Ukraine. Air defense systems shot down 8 enemy drones in five regions, and three UAVs were lost.

War in Ukraine • November 18, 06:25 AM • 21620 views
Ukrainian farmers harvested 71.4 million tons of grains and oilseeds

Ukrainian farmers harvested 52. 1 million tons of grains and 19.3 million tons of oilseeds from an area of 19.2 million hectares. The largest grain harvest was in Odesa, Chernihiv and Poltava regions.

Economy • November 15, 03:40 PM • 63578 views
Russian drone attacks industrial facility in Poltava region: what is known

The Russian military launched a drone attack on an industrial facility in the Myrhorod district of Poltava region. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties as a result of the attack.

War in Ukraine • November 13, 07:23 PM • 30666 views
Important changes in the training of mobilized personnel: new terms and conditions of training

Ukraine has increased the period of basic training for mobilized persons from 30 to 45 days. The new rules apply to persons liable for military service mobilized after November 1.

Society • November 13, 03:29 PM • 22218 views
An earthquake was recorded in Poltava region

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3. 0 on the Richter scale was recorded in the village of Vasky, Poltava region, at a depth of 8 km. The vibrations could be felt only by some people who were indoors.

Society • November 10, 10:40 AM • 23791 views
In Lubny, elevators stopped working because the only specialist in their maintenance was mobilized

In Lubny, elevators were temporarily suspended due to the mobilization of a maintenance specialist to the Armed Forces. The city authorities announced that the elevators had resumed operation, but the issue was only temporarily resolved.

Society • November 8, 06:45 PM • 20950 views
SC Poltava players were taken to the TCC before the match and issued summonses - journalist

The bus with the players of SC Poltava was stopped by the TCC and JV employees, and all the players were issued summonses. One of the players, Denis Galenkov, was detained because he was wanted.

War in Ukraine • November 8, 05:41 PM • 20999 views
Harvest 2024: how much grain and oilseeds have already been harvested

Ukraine harvested 68. 9 million tons of grains and oilseeds from an area of 18.9 million hectares. The biggest harvest was in Odesa, Poltava and Chernihiv regions.

Economy • November 8, 03:18 PM • 32930 views
Beating of a man in Poltava with the participation of a law enforcement officer: an additional episode may appear in the case

An additional episode may appear in the case of beating a man in a Poltava restaurant with the participation of a law enforcement officer, and law enforcement officers will conduct additional forensic examinations.

Crimes and emergencies • November 8, 11:48 AM • 16238 views
Fight in a restaurant in Poltava: the defendants were served with a notice of suspicion

The State Bureau of Investigation has served three people with a notice of suspicion for hooliganism in a Poltava restaurant.

Society • November 8, 10:00 AM • 16818 views
Fight in a restaurant in Poltava: SBI detains a law enforcement officer and two "authorities"

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a law enforcement officer and two “authorities” who beat a restaurant visitor in Poltava. The incident occurred after the men harassed the girl and her boyfriend stood up for her.

Crimes and emergencies • November 7, 06:05 PM • 17222 views
A fight broke out in a restaurant in Poltava: what happened and why a police officer was suspended

A conflict occurred in a restaurant in Poltava, which resulted in a man who was defending a girl being injured. The police officer who was present during the incident was suspended for the duration of the investigation.

Society • November 6, 06:20 PM • 19902 views
Head of court from Poltava dismissed for fraud with $10 thousand bribe

The High Council of Justice has dismissed the head of a Poltava court for inciting another judge to bribe him. He received $10,000 allegedly to give to a colleague, but used the money at his own discretion.

Crimes and emergencies • November 4, 05:17 PM • 19584 views
Ukraine harvested 66.7 million tons of new crops: which regions are the largest

Ukraine harvested 47. 9 million tons of grains and 18.8 million tons of oilseeds from an area of 18.6 million hectares. Odesa, Poltava, and Chernihiv regions were the leaders in grain harvest.

Economy • November 1, 02:01 PM • 32125 views
Four regions of Ukraine under threat of ballistic missile attack

The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of ballistic missile use in four regions of Ukraine. Chernihiv, Poltava, Kirovohrad and Cherkasy regions are under threat.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 02:35 AM • 107454 views
2 people rescued in Poltava after drone attack

A drone attack in Poltava caused fires and the destruction of private homes. Rescuers from the State Emergency Service rescued two victims and continue to eliminate the consequences of the attack.

Society • October 31, 08:50 PM • 40266 views
Enemy drones attacked Poltava region: RMA showed photos and told about the consequences

An attack by Russian drones damaged three residential buildings and an outbuilding in the Poltava community. Rescuers managed to rescue two people from the burning house, no one was killed.

Society • October 31, 08:03 PM • 30521 views
Poltava community under enemy attack: what is known

The head of the Poltava RMA reported an attack by Russian troops on the Poltava community. The air force spotted UAVs in the western and eastern parts of the region moving southwest.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 06:04 PM • 23448 views
High-rise buildings in Poltava will be heated from November 1

The Executive Committee of Poltava City Council has decided to start the heating season. Heating in the city's high-rise buildings will be switched on from November 1 due to lower temperatures.

Society • October 29, 01:41 PM • 12191 views
Schedules of power outages in two regions introduced due to Russian night attack - Ukrenergo

Emergency blackouts have been introduced in Sumy and Poltava regions due to damage to the power grid caused by nighttime attacks. Electricity consumption is 3.5% lower than the previous business day.

Society • October 28, 10:44 AM • 20536 views
“Chechens attack several regions of Ukraine at once: where the alert is declared

Several groups of “shahed” from Kursk region were spotted in Ukrainian airspace.

War in Ukraine • October 27, 07:12 PM • 33489 views
Ukraine has already harvested 63.7 million tons of crops: which regions have the most

Ukrainian farmers harvested 63. 7 million tons of grains and oilseeds from an area of 18.1 million hectares. The largest harvest was in Odesa, Poltava and Vinnytsia regions.

Economy • October 25, 01:05 PM • 24600 views