City Council building, Rovenki, UkraineMemories of the Last War Rovenki was mentioned for the first time in 1705. There were two settlements of Russian Don Cossacks on the territory of the present city: Novy Aydar and Ossinovy Rovenyok. Then it was mentioned as Ossinovy Rovenyok or simply Rovenyok. The city has always been famous for its coalmining enterprises (seven coalmines) and “Young Guards” memorial. It was a must for many Soviet schoolchildren to visit that city to pay tribute to the heroic deeds of “Young Guards” underground organization that read more| About VirtualTourist VirtualTourist provides advice and recommendations from real travelers like you. Advice on Hotels, Things to Do, Local Customs, Restaurants, from a unique insider's perspective - advice on over 58,000 destinations from over 1 million members worldwide. | |
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WStat Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:44 UTC
Hi Victor ! Your pages & tips are really amazing! If I were not selecting one of your tips as a cultural freak, I would certainly become a fan due to your restaurant-tips! Wünsche Dir eine schöne Woche ! Willy | HORSCHECK Mon Jul 14, 2008 20:42 UTC
Victor, very interesting page about this city in Eastern Ukraine. As I have now explored many places in the West of your country I would really like to see more of the other half of it. Thanks for the explanation of the meaning of "Shakhtar". | nicolaitan Sun Mar 30, 2008 17:53 UTC
Visited the official roven'ki city website from your page - of course, not an option for english translation. but i must say - i love the lump of coal on the city coat of arms. Just fabulous. | volopolo Sun Jan 27, 2008 14:15 UTC
Another beautiful web site about Rovenki ! |
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