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Kharkiv

We are researching Kharkiv regional information. Kharkiv is the second largest city in the country located in the northeastern part of Ukraine and is Ukraine's main cultural, scientific, educational, transport and industrial center. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Kharkiv.

Kharkiv Information

Geography

It is a low-lying city on the banks of the confluence of the Kharkiv, Lopan and Udi rivers. It is located about 40km south of the Russian border and about 460km east of Kyiv.

Climate

Winters are long and cold with lots of snow. Summers are dry and hot. The average temperature is about 20degC in summer and -4degC in winter.

Population

The 2014 statistics are about 1.43 million.

Culture, Sightseeing

Pushkina Theater, Kharkiv State Academic Ukrainian Drama Theater named after T.G. Shevchenko, Annunciation Cathedral, etc.
- Annunciation Cathedral
- Kharkiv State Academic Ukrainian Drama Theater named after T.G. Shevchenko
- Pushkina Theater

Major Industry

Machinery, electronic equipment, IT industry, finance, trade, etc. As of 2018, there are 25,000 IT specialists.

Education

There are 13 national universities and numerous specialized, technical and private higher education institutions, providing education in a wide range of fields.
- V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Transportation

Subway, Trolleybus, Bus, Train, Kharkiv International Airport, etc.


Europe

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