Stakhanov Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

City Park

City Park, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  Why not visit the city park, especially in hot summer weather?You can have breakfast starting from 10 a.m. at Nika cultural and entertainment center (Tellman Street) and walk further to the attractions area and sit at the bar near the fountain.There is also a cafe next door... 

Visiting the Eternal Flame

Visiting the Eternal Flame, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  Like in many Ukrainian cities, there is Eternal Flame in Stakhanov too.It is located in the city council park.The memorial is dedicated to the heroes of all wars.You can see a statue of the Mourning Motherland at the front part of the obelisk. She is holding a wreath to... 

Marvel at the City Monuments

Marvel at the City Monuments, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  There are several unique monuments in the city, among them Stakhanov Memorial in Irmino (formerly Teplogorsk);Afghan War Memorial near the central market bus stop;Maxim Gorky monument near the city conference center;Eternal Flame war memorial near the city council;different... 

Enjoy the City Club!

Enjoy the City Club!, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  The city movie theater is called Mir ("Peace").It is a sample of the Stalin era Empire style. It was built in 1935 for the coalminers and their families to relax after a hard working day.The movie theater is located next to the city conference center called Gorky Palace of... 

Viewing the Stakhanov Memorial

Viewing the Stakhanov Memorial, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  There is a very unusual coalminers' memorial in Irmino (formerly Teplogorsk) District dedicated to Alexey Stakhanov's labor record.Irmino (former Teplogorsk - "Warm Mountain Town") used to be a separate satellite town of Stakhanov.It was incorporated into the city of... 

Restaurants  

Nika: City Park Restaurant

Nika: City Park Restaurant, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  This high end restaurant is located to the left of the entrance to Nika entertainment center.The restaurant has three halls:- a VIP hall with forty seats;- the main hall with 100 seats;- a karaoke hall with thirty seats.It has a lavish decor and offers its customers the... 

Stolovaya: Central Market Lunch

Stolovaya: Central Market Lunch, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  Upon entering the central gate of the city market you will see this gray building to your right.It's stolovaya (a canteen) from the good old Soviet times.This is where you can have a bite during your shopping tour or exploring the market.They offer a lot of local dishes:... 

Nightlife  

Comfort: Popular Place

Comfort: Popular Place, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  This entertainment complex is located downtown and consists of an open air cafe, a VIP restaurant and Gourmand cafe where you can eat, drink and dance.The disco starts at about 9 p.m. and unlike Nika night club, the customers are not high school students, but... 

Nika: Huge Dancing Arena

Nika: Huge Dancing Arena, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  This club enjoys popularity among teenagers - high school and vocational school students mainly. You can see it from my picture here.You can also sit in the cafe inside the dancing place, have dinner and talk (if you can talk to such loud music). We saw several tables taken... 

Transportation  

Fast and Reliable

Fast and Reliable, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  There are buses to Stakhanov that depart from Platform 1 of the city terminal in Oboronnaya Street in Luhansk.They run on about an hour frequency.It will take you about 1.5 hours to get there for the ridiculous ticket price of $2.You can also take a cab for $50 or more, if... 

Railway Station

Railway Station, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  The city railway station Stakhanov is located 7 km from downtown.It can be reached by bus or by trolley bus from downtown.The station is located at the railway line Debaltsevo - Popasna and to go anywhere in Ukraine from the station you have to begin your journey from the... 

Local Customs  

Amateur Talents Activities

Amateur Talents Activities, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  There are a lot of amateur performances and concerts in the city.Many amateurs became prize winners of regional amateur activities festivals and contests.Several amateur groups from Stakhanov enjoy popularity in the entire Luhansk region, among them:>> Nika cultural... 

Memorial Plaques

Memorial Plaques, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  There are several memorial plaques in the city.You will be impressed by three memorial plaques at the entrance to Stakhanov Coalmining and Economic Technical School in Lenin Street.The memorial plaque on your right reads,In 1950-1951a Soviet intelligence officer“Colonel... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Roads or Just Directions?
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Driving in Stakhanov
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"Roads or just directions?" - this is our cab drivers' rhetorical question they ask driving you about the city.
Sometimes the roads can be just terrible.
I had an impression that they could only be safely conquered by local drivers who seem to know all the pot-holes. If you don't - use the cab services!
Even though the roads are repaired every year, they need repairs badly after each winter....
Be careful walking along the sidewalks at night, too!

Updated Jan 3, 2011

Website: www.stakhanov.lg.ua

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Tourist Traps  

Streets and Roads
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Downtown streets, Stakhanov, Ukaine
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I cannot describe any tourist trap for the present.
Maybe I do not know the city well enough.
There is at least one drawback: no city map on sale anywhere.
They say it was published, but became a bestseller at once...

Unique Suggestions: If you want to find a certain address, just tell the street name to any taxi driver and he is sure to help you.

Fun Alternatives: or ask any local: all people walking in the streets are locals for there are very few visitors there, to say nothing of foreigners.
Your visit (as a foreigner) should be an event for the entire city, if you introduce yourself and tell the locals where you are from... I am sure their first question will be, "What's brought you here?" Your answer will most likely be, "Internet"....

Updated Aug 18, 2012

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Off The Beaten Path  

City Pond
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Under construction: city pond, Stakhanov, Ukraine
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The city pond is located near the city park.
It was dedicated in 1968.
It was cleaned one day when we were there. They pumped out all water and cleaned the bottom.
There are going to install a cafe in the middle of it and lay a special waterproof film at its bottom.
Last time I went there I looked at the pond and saw it was ready again.
Next time I should have some beer at the central cafe in the middle of the pond.
I hope I will not fall over...
Stakhanov Youth Pond

Updated Jul 7, 2010

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Sports & Outdoors  

Watching Soccer Matches

Watching Soccer Matches, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  The city stadium is called Pobeda (Victory).The stadium can seat about 7,000 fans.Sometimes you can see soccer matches there. Soccer must be game #1 here.The city youth soccer team D.U.S.Sh. (Youth Sports School) plays with other similar teams from neighboring towns and... 

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  Swimming is very popular in the city too, especially among the students.The swimming pool is called Dolphin.Over 2,200 amateur sportsmen attend swimming groups at the swimming pool.Besides, 280 sportsmen have training there.There is also a training hall inside the... 

Favorites  

City Newspaper

City Newspaper, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  Telegazeta has been published since February 15, 1995.The newspaper’s motto is With you and for you.The address is:P.O.Box 44Stakhanov 94000UkraineE-mail: secretary@telegazeta.com.ua+38 06444 4 12 58+38 06444 9 45 18Editorial office:12 Ostrovsky Street94000... 

Intensive English School

Intensive English School, Stakhanov

 hunterV Says:  Visiting the city park. Out of the 24 secondary schools in the city I have only visited School 9 – the Intensive English school where kids study English from the first grade and show great results in learning.The school proudly bears the name of Alexey Stakhanov.So it is... 

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