Many large cities of the former Soviet Union are also divided into administrative regions. Kharkov is no exception. How many districts exist in the first capital of Ukraine? When did they occur? And which one is the largest in area? You will find answers to all these questions in our article.
All administrative districts (Kharkov)
The so-called first capital of Ukraine consists of nine administrative regions. It:
- Kiev;
- Dzerzhinsky;
- October;
- Leninist;
- Comintern;
- Moscow;
- Frunze
- Ordzhonikidzevsky;
- Chervonozavodskaya.
The largest in area is the Kiev district, and in terms of population - the Moscow region. On average, about 160 thousand people live in each district of the city.
It should be noted one interesting feature that administrative districts have in this city. Kharkov is rounded in its structure (like Moscow). And the boundaries of its regions are drawn in the form of sectors: they, like pieces of a huge pie, almost all converge with their sharp corners in the center of the metropolis.
Recently, the so-called Law on De-Communization was adopted in Ukraine, according to which all toponyms related to the Soviet past should be renamed in the country. In November 2015, a special commission created in Kharkov renamed three urban areas: Oktyabrsky, Dzerzhinsky and Frunzensky. However, the names of all these areas have been preserved unchanged! So, for example, the Dzerzhinsky district is now named not in honor of the odious communist figure, but in honor of another Dzerzhinsky - the director of the Kharkov Zemstvo Hospital. The Frunze district will now bear the name of an outstanding pilot, and the name of the Oktyabrsky district of Kharkov is now associated with the month in which Ukraine was liberated from the Nazi invaders.
The history of the formation of the administrative districts of the city
In the museum archives of Kharkov, the city plan, dated 1788, has been preserved. Already then there were first attempts to regionalize urban space. So, Kharkov at that time already numbered one and a half thousand yards and was divided into three parts: the center, Zakharkov and Zalopan.
One of the first in the city was officially established Oktyabrsky district. It happened back in 1917. And as of 1919, Kharkov was already divided into three administrative regions. A little later, new ones appeared on the city map. So, the Ordzhonikidze district of Kharkov was established in 1936, Stalin - in 1937, Kominternovsky - in 1938.
To better manage the new administrative units, district (within the city) councils were created. True, in 2009, by decision of city deputies, these bodies were abolished.
Moskovsky district (Kharkov): record holder by population
In the Moscow region, the largest in terms of population, more than 300 thousand Kharkiv residents live. Initially, it was called "Stalin", but in 1961 it was renamed in honor of Moscow Avenue - the main thoroughfare of the city.
The Moscow region is very green: the total area of all parks, squares and other plantings is 460 hectares. It is curious that there are almost as many industrial enterprises in this part of Kharkov as there are schools (33 and 37, respectively). The most famous of them are Promelectro, Saltovsky Bakery, HELZ. In the Moscow region there is the only diorama in Ukraine dedicated to the war in Afghanistan.
Dzerzhinsky District: Center for Higher Education
Dzerzhinsky district of Kharkov appeared on the map of the city in 1932 and did not change its name even once. It is the second most populous (about 15% of urban residents live here).
In the Dzerzhinsky district there are 18 universities in which about 70 thousand young people study. The most famous among these educational institutions is Kharkiv National University. V.N. Karazin, which was founded 200 years ago.
A lot of the area and tourist sites, and attractions. Among them - a historical museum, a monument to Shevchenko, Pokrovsky monastery and Europe’s largest square of Freedom.
Ordzhonikidze district: stronghold of heavy industry
The Ordzhonikidze district of Kharkov is small in both area and population. His education is closely related to the construction of the famous Kharkov Tractor Plant (KhTZ) in the 30s. A little later, other industrial giants grew like mushrooms after the rain.
A total of 29 enterprises operate today in the district. Among them, it is worth highlighting the industrial cluster "Rogan", which includes a brewery, a dairy plant and the factory "Ahmad". The development of this production unit continues today.
