Ukrainka, Kiev Oblast

Ukrainka (Ukrainian Українка; Russian Украинка / Ukrainka ) is located in central Ukraine in the Kiev Oblast, Rajon Obukhiv right side on the Dnieper River. Today's Ukrajinka is located near the former villages Ukrajinka and Trypillja, some 40 kilometers south of the provincial capital, Kiev, and 15 kilometers from the Rajonhauptstadt Obukhiv. In the immediate vicinity of Ukrainka and Tripolje in 1966 started the construction of the power station Tripolskaja TES. A year later, the first houses were built for the workers. At the city council and the village community Pljuty heard ( Плюти ).

Population Development

Development of the population ( as of 2004 as of January 1 each )

Traffic

The proximity and good transport links (rail and highway ) to the capital Kiev, with its 2.8 million inhabitants makes Ukrainka attractive for commuters.

Language

Both Ukrainian and Russian are spoken and understood by the vast majority of the inhabitants.

Schools and training institutions

Two schools, two kindergartens, a medical college, a technical vocational school.

Industry

In 1969, the first block of the coal power plant Tripolskaja TES was put into operation. The power plant is the largest employer to the residents of Ukrainka. In Soviet times up to 4000 engineers were trained here. The coal needed for the operation of the plant comes from the mines in eastern Ukraine ( Donets Basin ) and the Polish Silesia and is delivered by train and ship. In addition to power the factory remote power supplies for the city.

Recreation and Leisure

The charm of this city determine the rivers Dnepr, Stugna and Kosynka, as well as the surrounding forests (mainly pine and birch ). But there are of course a number of restaurants, bars, a small cinema and the like. Ukrainka has extensive sports facilities on the banks of the Dnieper. In addition, excursions are offered on the Dnepr.

In Ukrainka are two yacht clubs, a sports school for children and young people, an art and music school, various orchestras and choirs.

Medicine

Medical care is provided by the clinic. There is also a hospital, a dental clinic and pharmacy.

Media

In Ukrainka the newspaper Dniprowskij prospectus appears, there is a radio and television station.