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History of Kirovsk


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Its history follows closely the history of industrial development in the Eastern Ukraine. The town grew when coal mines were set up in the area; reaching its peak size in the 1980s. The landscape around the town still has pyramid-shaped men made hills, they are the by-products of the coal mine development and make the area look somewhat surreal. The best time to visit Kirovsk is August; a few national and local holiday celebrations take place during this month, such as the Independence Day and the Coal Miner Day. During the holidays the nightlife is booming; there are live concerts performed by regional, sometimes national, artists on the town stadium with lots of festivities in the town park afterwards. A lot of friends and families come to visit at this time so that town's population grows noticeably during the holidays. Popular outdoor activities are hunting in the prairies surrounding Kirovsk; fishing on the near-by lakes. Local terrain is very hilly and has lots of roads and paths that makes it perfect for mountain biking. The area has a few historic sites that include beautiful churches, a museum and a WWII memorial. Town swimming pool is popular among locals and has a gym. Most popular nightlife destinations are the small cafes and the discoth�que in the town park that are open only during the summer
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