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Shostka (Ukrainian: Шо́стка, pronounced [ˈʃɔstkɐ]) is a city in Sumy Oblast in the north-east of Ukraine. Shostka serves as the administrative center of Shostka Raion. It is administratively incorporated as a city of oblast significance and does not belong to the raion.
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Shostka
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| Coordinates: 51°52′N 33°29′E | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Oblast | Sumy Oblast |
| Raion | City of Shostka |
| Founded | 18th century |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 73,197 |
| Website | http://www.shostka-rada.gov.ua/ |
The city lies on the Shostka River, a tributary of the Desna, from which it gets its name. Shostka is an important centre of industry: in chemicals (see Svema) and in dairy, the Shostka City Milk Plant was recently acquired by the Bel Group.
History
In 1739, a gunpowder factory was built there. Since that time Shostka was one of the most important gunpowder suppliers in the Russian Empire. In 1893, a branch of a nearby railroad line was built. Shostka was granted municipal rights in 1920. In 1931, a film factory was built in Shostka which was one of the main suppliers of cinema and photo film in the USSR.
During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Shostka was besieged by Russian troops on February 24.[1] and may have been temporarily occupied. [2] During the withdrawal from the Chernihiv region and Sumy region, Russian troops left Shostka.[3]
Demographics
Shostka's population: 1926 - 8,600 inhabitants, 1959 - 39,000 inhabitants, 1970 - 64,000 inhabitants, 1979 - 80,000 inhabitants, 1984 - 84,000 inhabitants
Sports
Shostka is home to the Ukrainian football team Impuls Shostka.
The city is the birthplace of Lightweight Boxer Ivan Redkach.
In popular culture
Shostka is the hometown of the fictional Mousekewitz family in the 1986 animated film An American Tail, the opening of which depicts a Cossack (and cat) raid on the town.
Gallery
Nativity of Christ Church
Local museum on Svobody Boulevard
School Nr. 2
Sadovyi Boulevard
Residential buildings on Deputatska Street
Freedom Park in Shostka.
Church of the Nativity of Christ in 1883
References
- ""We work in limited conditions, the second day — in the environment" — Shostkinsky Mayor Mykola Noga". 25 February 2022.
- "Bericht uit een bezet Shostka: Angst, honger en verdriet". NU. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- "Ukraine forces control Sumy region bordering Russia". The Economic Times.
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Administrative center: Sumy | ||
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На других языках
- [en] Shostka
[ru] Шостка
Шо́стка (укр. Шостка) — город в Сумской области Украины. Административный центр Шосткинского района. До 2020 года был городом областного значения и составлял Шосткинский городской совет.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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