"Jubilee Settlement" Yubileynoye by hunterV

Yubileynoye Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 77 photos

Artiom Street in Yubileynoye, Ukraine - Yubileynoye

Satellite Town of Luhansk

The name of that town means "Jubilee Settlement" in English.
It was founded in 1956 when the construction of Luhansk coalmine #1 was started.
The coalmine settlement was called Yubileynoye on May 13, 1968 to honor the 50th jubilee of the Soviet power.
Now it's a part of Luhansk and belongs administratively to Artiom District of Luhansk.
The settlement is famous for its coalmine, the only one in the city. It's called "Luhansk Coalmine #1". Its elevator tower and smoke-stack can be seen from a long way away.
The settlement consists of several blocks and has 97 apartment houses and about 200 private houses.
There are some industrical enterprises, a huge market called "Coalminers' Market" located in the center of Yubileynoye.
There are two secondary schools there, two kindergartens, a juridicial lyceum, a famous Militia Academy and City hospital #15.
The settlement is located on a hill to the west of Luhansk and can be reached in about half an hour from its downtown by bus or by car.

Industrial Center

"Jubilee" Park emblem

The settlement is located 8 km/5 miles from the railway station of Luhansk.
Its population is about 15,000 plus 5,000 students.
The settlement was called Jubilee Settlemenet on May 13, 1960. It was a part of Lutuhine District Luhansk region.
On June 11, 1980 Yubileynoye was included into the territory of Luhansk and the settlement was subjected to Artiom District of Luhansk.
The settlement is known for its huge coalmine called “Luhansk Coalmine #1”. Its construction began in 1966.
In January 1975 it was put into operation and the first coking coal was extracted. The coalmine was designed for extraction of 5,000 tons of coking coal a day.
After the second line was put into operation “Luhansk Coalmine #1” became a giant coalmine extracting 10,000 tons of coking coal a day.
There are other industrial enterprises in the settlement:
among them:
Electric Devices Factory,
an experimental equipment factory
and two transport enterprises.
On May 1, 2009 a new park was dedicated in Yubileyne. It is called Jubilee Park.

Contact Info

Artiom Street

Town Council
13 Artiom Street
Possiolok Yubileyny
91493
Tel. +38 0642 34-62-41;
+38 0642 34-62-43
E-mail: possovet@mail.ru
About Yubileynoye (in Russian)

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Lots of stores, cafes, nice countryside
Cons:A huge coalmine with its smoke and gases is nearby
In a nutshell:"Workers' Settlement"

Last visit to Yubileynoye: May 2009
Intro Updated Aug 13, 2011
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Reviews (13)

Water pavilion with free artesian water - Yubileynoye

Just Be Careful Warnings and Dangers (1)

I have never found any real dangers here, although I have never stayed overnight here and have never walked along... more travel advice

The entrance to Versailles cafe - Yubileynoye

Cafes and Bars Restaurants (3)

This cafe bars occupies the basement of an apartment house near Coalminers Square. My friend and I had a nice... more travel advice

Walking along Lenin Street - Yubileynoye

Walking Along Lenin Street Things to Do (2)

Why not walk along this street and sit at one of brand new benches. The entire sidewalk is new too. This street looks... more travel advice

Arriving to Yubileynoye by trolley bus #57 - Yubileynoye

Buses and Trolley Buses Transportation (1)

There are several buses arriving to this place. If you are downtown, take bus 197, 215 or 132. You have to get off at... more travel advice

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Kuznetsov_Sergey Jul 18, 2011 at 9:15 AM

We'll celebrate the 100th jubilee of the Soviet power and Yubileynoye soon! Thank you Victor for the virtual tour!
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deecat Sep 7, 2010 at 6:54 PM

Always enjoy your Ukraine cities and towns. These wonderful pages give us the flavor of your visit. I like the detail, photographs, and your fine insights.You must be a terrific teacher!
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victorwkf Mar 31, 2010 at 4:01 AM

Hi Victor, another great page on Ukraine's cities and towns!
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hopang Feb 18, 2010 at 1:08 PM

Wonderful Yubileynoye travel page! Lenin Street and Jubilee Park certainly sound wonderful and interesting to visit and explore. Thanks for your virtual tour. ~ho & pang
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jumpingnorman Jun 3, 2009 at 9:24 AM

My kids will love this Children's paradise --- very nice tips! Norman :)
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f1unland Oct 24, 2004 at 3:49 PM

An interesting town. The Georgian restaurant is interesting - I especially like the decor :-)