Poltava - Wikipedia
WEBPoltava (UK: / p ɒ l ˈ t ɑː v ə /, US: / p ə l ˈ-/; Ukrainian: Полтава, IPA: [polˈtɑwɐ] ⓘ) is a city located on the Vorskla River in Central Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Poltava Oblast as well as Poltava Raion within the oblast.
Poltava | Ukraine, Map, & History | Britannica
WEBPoltava, city, east-central Ukraine. It lies along the Vorskla River. Archaeological evidence dates the city from the 8th to the 9th century, although the first documentary reference is from 1174, when it was variously known as Oltava or Ltava. Destroyed by the Tatars in the early 13th century, it.
The Top 10 Things To Do And See In Poltava Ukraine - Culture Trip
WEBMay 17, 2018 · Archaeologists say this ancient city on the banks of the Vorskla River has existed since before the eighth century. However, the most memorable site – the field of the Great Poltava Battle – is younger dating back to the eighteenth century. Come and see these impressive landmarks and explore Poltava.
Poltava: The Battle that Changed the World | History Today
WEBMar 3, 2009 · Poltava: The Battle that Changed the World. In 1709 Russia emerged as a major power after a clash of armies in Ukraine. Peter the Great’s victory, Derek Wilson argues, had repercussions that last to this day. Derek Wilson | Published in History Today Volume 59 Issue 3 March 2009.
Poltava – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBSep 19, 2023 · Poltava ( Ukrainian: Полтава) is a city in Central Ukraine, administrative center of Poltavs'ka oblast (Poltava region), medium-sized city (population just over 300,000). Understand [ edit] Poltava is also called a cultural capital because of its colourful history and many famous Ukrainians who were born in Poltava.
Things to Do in Poltava, Ukraine - Poltava Attractions
WEBThings to Do in Poltava, Ukraine - Poltava Attractions. Travel Notice. It is currently recommended to avoid all travel to Ukraine due to armed conflict and serious safety risks. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Specialty Museums (9) Monuments & Statues (14) Parks (7)
Poltava, Ukraine: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBPoltava is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Belaya Besedka (Belaya Al'tanka) The Poltava Battle History Museum; Poltava Dumplings Monument; Poltava Regional Museum; Long-Range Strategic Aviation Museum
Poltava - Encyclopedia of Ukraine
WEBPoltava's population grew from 60,100 in 1912 to 92,600 in 1926, 128,500 in 1939, 143,100 in 1953, and 220,000 in 1970. Of the larger cities in Ukraine Poltava has the highest percentage of Ukrainians. In 1926, 68.3 percent of its residents were Ukrainian, 20.1 percent were Jewish, and 8.9 percent were Russian.
Poltava Oblast - Wikipedia
WEBPoltava Oblast is situated in the central part of Ukraine. Located on the left bank of the Dnieper, the Poltava region was part of the Cossack Hetmanate. It has an area of 28,800 km 2. The oblast borders upon Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy and Kyiv oblasts.
Russian missiles strike central Ukrainian region of Poltava
WEBJun 27, 2023 · Poltava was hit by Russian X-22 missiles on Tuesday, exactly one year after an attack in the central Ukrainian region killed more than 20 people. No casualties were recorded today when a summer...
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