Kharkov Info
Information for travelers coming to Kharkov
Kharkiv (Ukrainian), or Kharkov (Russian), also [Charkiv and Charkow] is the second largest city in Ukraine (after Kyiv, of course). 3/4 century ago it lost its status of the capital of Ukraine (Soviet Ukraine) but we think it has all the chances to get this status back.
The population of Kharkov (in October, 2008) was 1 453,1 people. Kharkiv has a rich cultural, scientific, educational, transport and industrial life. City hosts hundreds of industrial companies. Even during the crisis the city is developing. New hotels are being built.
Transport system of Kharkov is one of the best in Ukraine. Now, during preparation to Euro 2012, city government repaired many roads and changed some of marshrutka on central streets to make the traffic less heavy. Kharkiv metro is 35 km long and has 28 stations. There were new fast trains laucnhed to connect major cities of Ukraine.
Kharkov Airport has been renovated and new connections are being launched almost every half a year.
The most popular landmark of Kharkiv is the Freedom Square (Ploshcha Svobody), the third largest city square in Europe, and it takes the 7th place when speaking about the world. About other attractions of Kharkiv you can read here.
If you are looking for Kharkov Apartments for Rent, we recommend Kharkov For Rent. This is a family owned business with the best selection of apartments in central locations, honest prices and high quality service.
Kharkiv Timelapse / Таймлапс Харьков
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Kharkiv Airlines to start its activity
May, 16 2013 07:05Kharkiv Airlines are ready to welcome a new long-courier Boeing 767 which used to be a part of LOT Polish Airlines before.
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Three killed in an apartment building fire in kharkov
May, 6 2013 16:05A dormitory fire at 33 Timurovtsev Street in Kharkov claims the life of three people and injures 40.
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Kharkov will receive biometric passports were among the first
Apr, 25 2013 03:04Kharkiv region among the three pilot projects for testing the implementation of biometric passports. They promised to introduce in Ukraine in 2016. In addition to Kharkov, will test the passport in Kyiv and Lviv regions
