Luhans'ka Oblast' Local Customs

  "The Newly-Weds Bridge" near the hotel
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  •   "Druzhba" hotel, Luhansk
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  • Weeping Willow restaurant, Old Town, Luhansk
      Weeping Willow restaurant, Old Town,...
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  • On the northern outskirts of Starobilsk
      On the northern outskirts of Starobilsk
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Soviet Cosmonauts

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There is an exhibition at the local lore museum dedicated to the famous people of Luhansk region.Vladimir Lyakhov, our contemporary, is one of them. He was born on July 20, 1941 in the town of Antratsit Luhansk region in a worker’s family. He started to study after finishing his high school. He graduated from a military pilots’ school and became a military pilot. In 1967 he was enrolled into the cosmonauts’ team of the USSR.He flew into space three times and became twice Hero of the Soviet Union and a lieutenant general (a two-star general). In September 2008 he was invited to Luhansk and was awarded with the title of the “Honorary Citizen of Luhansk Region”.More about General Lyakhov:Our HeroesBiography His Wikipedia Biography Info About Vladimir Lyakhov

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City Symbols

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Almost all towns and cities of Luhansk region have their own symbols.A town/city flag can be seen over the buildings of town and city councils next to the Ukrainian national flag.As you enter government establishments, you will also see the town/city coat-of-arms and hymn.Also, there are lots of old Soviet monuments dedicated to war and labor heroes.Here you can take a look at the map of Luhansk regionPlease take a look at some of the web sites of towns and cities of Luhansk region (mostly only in Russian):\\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// Pervomaysk \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\////\\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// Kirovsk \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// Alchevsk \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// Novoaydar \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// Bryanka \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\//// \\\\////oOo\\\\////oOo\\\\////...

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Honorary Citizen of Luhansk Region

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“Honorary Citizen of Luhansk Region” – this title is awarded to merited residents of Luhansk region and those who live outside it for their great contribution into the development of the region.The award ceremony takes place on June 3 – Day of Luhansk Region.This tradition began in March 2004.

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Top 3 Hotels in Luhans'ka Oblast'

Gostinny Dvor  Luhansk

 1 Review and 1 Opinions  My American friend Jack stayed at this new hotel for several days and he was kind enough to take me... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, Someone would know some serious travel agencies in Lugansk? (with phone if possible) It seems there are a lot of agencies... 

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A: Take a look at: http://www.charodeika.com.ua/ Enjoy your trip! 

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