Novoaydar Travel Guide

  The River Aydar, Luhansk region, Ukraine
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  • The River Aydar, Luhansk region, Ukraine
      The River Aydar, Luhansk region, Ukraine
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  • Downtown Novoaydar, Ukraine
      Downtown Novoaydar, Ukraine
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  • School students after our meeting, Novoaydar
      School students after our meeting,...
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  • Town entrance sign, Novoaydar
      Town entrance sign, Novoaydar
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  • The hill with a chapel on its top
      The hill with a chapel on its top
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Famous Countryman

Famous Countryman, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  The monument to the Soviet poet Ivan Pribludny stands at the entrance to Ultra youth club.Ivan Pribludny (real name: Yakov Ovcharenko) was born in the village of Bezginovo Novoaydar County in 1895. He became a homeless child at an early age. He took part in the Civil War... 

Visiting the Museum of Local Lore

Visiting the Museum of Local Lore, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  If you turn left after viewing Lenin monument, you will walk past Pyramid cafe, see the market building in front of you and the building with a wrought iron door (the one the museum employee are so proud of) is the museum.The museum of local lore has a huge collection of... 

A Stroll Downtown

A Stroll Downtown, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  Lenin monument is a good orientation mark here. It stands in front of the county leisure center called palace of culture here.You will also see the War Memorial opposite the monument and the building of the district administration to its right.You can explore Lenin Street... 

Explore the Main Street

Explore the Main Street, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  Walk or, which is better, drive along Lenin Street (over 4 km), the main street of the town.It leads directly to the river and to the town beach.The street will bring you to the main square with Lenin monument, the county administration building, the leisure center, etc. 

The Poems of Ivan Pribludny

The Poems of Ivan Pribludny, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  Here is my translation of one of his poems. I was very impressed by the poem and wanted you to read it, too.Of course, the original Russian rhymed poem sounds much more impressive than the English translation:About Dogs, People and MyselfI remember, some day somehow,I think... 

Hotels  

Nataly: At the Riverbank

Nataly: At the Riverbank, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:   This hotel has five rooms: one suite and four semi-suites.The hotel is on the second floor of Nataly leisure center. All the rooms are air-conditioned and have a nice river view.You can go to the restaurant or to the summer terrace downstairs, to the private (or V.I.P.)... 

Restaurants  

V.I.P.Restaurant: "Nataly" Leisure Center

V.I.P.Restaurant: "Nataly" Leisure Center, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  This restaurant is a part of the leisure center at the beginning of Lenin Street located right at the town beach.The restaurant has European and local cuisine and city prices.The halls are nicely decorated and have special lights. Ukrainian varenyky and pelmeni and, of... 

Pyramid: Shopping and Dining

Pyramid: Shopping and Dining, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  This large cafe offers you a good lunch of local dishes and a game of billiards, if you feel like it - the first cafe in the country with billiards I've ever seen. Ukrainian pancakes 

Nika: Have a Snack

Nika: Have a Snack, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  When you're tired of walking, why not pause and have a snack at this little kiosk in Lenin Street opposite the school?I had a hot dog and a coffee with chocolate biscuits there. It was fine! 

Nightlife  

Ultra: Young People's Spot

Ultra: Young People's Spot, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  This place is not far from the center. It is frequented mainly by the young people who like the atmosphere and inexpensive drinks here.There are special programs on holidays. casual 

Transportation  

By Bus From Luhansk In No Time

By Bus From Luhansk In No Time, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  The town has a small bus terminal and a railway station that are located next to one another. There are a lot of transit buses from and to Luhansk, but not all of them make a stop at the bus terminal and stop at the motorway instead. The bus fare is about 20 UAH ($2.5).You... 

Shopping  

Town Market: Diverse Shops

Town Market: Diverse Shops, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  A lot of small shops are located inside the big market and around it outside.So you won't be mistaken when you go there to do some shopping. Fruit and vegetables, clothes, souvenirs, etc. 100 UAH and more, it depends... 

Local Customs  

Leisure Center

Leisure Center, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  It was my good luck that I managed to see the poetry performance at the county leisure center called Palace of Culture here.There were many people present, although it was a midday of a working day. Everyone listened very carefully and was very interested.The atmosphere was... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Ukrainian Venice

Ukrainian Venice, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  Local journalists jokingly call Novoaydar Ukrainian Venice for its frequent floods resulting from the ground waters. Almost every year dozens of houses find themselves in the flood zone in March even before the thaw starts. Unfortunately the flood takes place several times a... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Country Games

Country Games, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  The local Colos stadium is the palce where the traditional Country Sports Games are held every year.The games have been held since 1950.There are competitions in eleven kinds of sports, among them: - soccer;- athletics;- pentathlon;- volleyball;- gymnastics;- wrestling.The... 

Favorites  

Town’s Flag

Town’s Flag, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  The town’s flag was also approved by the county council. It represents a banner with three horizontal stripes: red, blue and yellow. Red is as a symbol of heroic traditions of Novoaydar County; blue as a symbol of numerous rivers, streams and lakes of the district; yellow as... 

Coat-of-arms

Coat-of-arms, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  The coat-of-arms of Novoaydar was approved by the session of the county council. So was the flag.The coat-of-arms represents a German shield divided into three parts. The town’s foundation date and the town’s name are written on the upper yellow part. The middle part is red... 

Local Newspaper

Local Newspaper, Novoaydar

 hunterV Says:  The local newspaper called Novoaydar Herald makes interesting reading.I got it at the museum of local lore and like to read it.I am sorry it was not on sale at the local newspaper stand. visiting the museum of local lore. 

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