Shostka
District center of Sumy region
Shostka is a city in Ukraine, the administrative center of the Shostka urban hromada and Shostka Raion of Sumy Oblast. It is located in northern Ukraine, in the historical region of Siveria, on the banks of the Shostka River, a left tributary of the Desna. As of January 1, 2022, the city's population was 71,966 people, and its area is 43.62 km².
Founded as a settlement near a gunpowder factory in 1739, Shostka received city status in 1924. The city played a significant role in industry due to the development of chemical, food, and machine-building industries, becoming an important cultural and educational center of the region.
1739
The establishment of the gunpowder factory became the basis for the development of the settlement
1879
A technical school was opened, contributing to the development of education and infrastructure
1924
The settlement received city status
1931
Construction of a film factory began, which determined further industrial development
1932
The film factory began production, releasing millions of meters of products
1939
The city received the status of regional subordination
1943
The city was liberated from fascist invaders
1956
The first stage of the Shostka Thermal Power Plant was put into operation
2020
The Shostka urban hromada was successfully formed as a result of decentralization
