"Visiting My Relatives" Morozivka by hunterV

Morozivka Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 46 photos

The central street of Morozivka, Luhansk region

“Moroz” Means “Frost”

Morozivka is a village in Milove District located 25 km/15.5 miles to the northwest of the district center. It is about a four-hour drive to the north of Luhansk.
The village is located in the valley of the River Kamyshna 10 km/6.2 miles from the nearest railway station of Zorinovka.
There are about 400 houses in the village now with the total population of about 1,000.
In the good old Soviet times “Communar” collective farm flourished here.
It had over 11,000 hectares/42.5 square miles of land in its disposal and produced grain, meat and dairy products.
The village name comes from a very widespread Russian and Ukrainian last name of Moroz or Morozov. There are some people with those names living in the village now.
I traveled there several times to see my cousins who live there.
Each time it was a good experience meeting the villagers and walking around the village.
The villagers are all hard-working people taking care of their households, domestic animals, orchards and gardens. Each household has a well where they get water from and a plot where they grow vegetables and fruit as well as domestic animals (cows, goats and horses) and poultry (ducks, geese, hens).

Memories of My Stay

A view of the village of Morozivka, Luhansk region

The village has a huge pond, an old church, a nightclub and several shops. I have visited all those places except the school and the nightclub. Perhaps some other day when I have more time for a stay there.

I enjoyed having some beer with my cousins and friends at the local shop in Broad Street (Shirokaya ulitsa).

Don’t forget your flashlight when you decide on a visit there. The streets have no lights at all. It’s pitch darkness at night.

Many Opportunities

A typical village house here, Morozivka, Ukraine

If you happen to be there, the first contact for you would be Mr.Dmitry Moroz, the local English teacher at the secondary school.
I am sure the high school students would be happy to receive a foreigner at their school. They would be glad to be your guides around the village. If you take your yacht or boat with you, you could check out the local pond and invite your new friends for a pond voyage.

The local ladies would introduce you to milking the cows and give you a lesson of cow care. You could also ride a horse of one of the hospitable locals.

You would be upset by the quality of roads, but not by the people’s hospitality, especially if you bring some of your local drinks such as “Crown Royal whiskey” to treat them.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful scenery, shops, cafes, a nice pond, hospitable and inquisitive people
Cons:Lots of portholes, no street lights, water from the wells should be boiled before drinking
In a nutshell:A nice Ukrainian village with hospitable people

Last visit to Morozivka: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Aug 13, 2011
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On the Way to the Northeast Transportation (1)

There is a direct bus to this village departing from the railway station at 11.30 a.m. You can also get there, if you... more travel advice

Broad Street, Morozivka, Luhansk region - Morozivka

Exploring the Countryside Things to Do (2)

You can see a lot of geese in and near the streets and also lots of cows in the nearby meadows. The villages are proud... more travel advice

War Memorial, Morozivka, Luhansk region - Morozivka

Visiting the Historical Places Things to Do (2)

Among the historical places to visit I would recommend, first of all: - the old church; - the War Memorial located... more travel advice

The nightclub is to the left, Morozivka - Morozivka

Nighttime Country Music Nightlife (1)

This spacious (for villages) nightclub is located in the main street not far from the War Memorial. It is a cafe and a... more travel advice

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nomorewars Feb 6, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Victor, you have presented yet again another fascinating, remote place of the Ukraine. I think nothing compares to the Ukrainian countryside.
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dimalynn Oct 18, 2009 at 8:07 PM

My late mother was from Morozivka, the family name is Holysnyak. My uncles Dmitri and Volodya spent their lives there. It looks so very much like it did when I visited in the late 1980's. Thank you for the memories. Demitria
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Feb 20, 2009 at 9:26 AM

Another wonderful place! If I ever take my yacht with me while traveling in Ukraine I'll visit Morozivka for sure to have a cruise over its pond, haha!
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mircaskirca Feb 7, 2009 at 5:22 AM

Looks like a pleasant place to escape from the big city. I'm always amazed by how friendly are the local people in such small villages where there are no tourists around. Ah, lovely old church!
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barbskie Aug 16, 2007 at 11:18 AM

Thanks for stopping by in my Wernetshausen's simple page. You must have an interesting job. Just read your Morozivka's good tips. Yes, historical sites are always interesting and countrysides as well. Great!
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KiKitC Aug 7, 2007 at 5:20 PM

Looks like a quaint village. Hope your birthday also finds you with the warmth of family, friends and happiness.
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ruffen Aug 5, 2007 at 2:21 PM

Interesting litle village far of the tourist path.
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globetrott Aug 5, 2007 at 2:13 PM

Nice and peaceful place in the countryside ! I think I tasted "Zhiguli" beer in Moscow some years ago and enjoyed it a lot !
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Darby2 Aug 5, 2007 at 5:24 AM

Interesting, Victor. Lots of small towns like that here too.
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tiabunna Jul 27, 2007 at 3:53 PM

You have captured the 'feel' of this small village well, Victor. It looks pleasant and relaxing.