5.5.2011
The City of Million Roses and Million Fortunes

Donetsk is the capital of the region. It’s one of the biggest and one of the most magnificent cities in Europe officially recognized by UNESKO as the greenest industrial city in the world thanks to innumerous blooming flowers, landscapes, parks, alleys and squares.

 

The history of Donetsk is linked with the history of the metallurgical works, which founder was an Englishman, John Hughes. A small settlement developed round the works, named Yuzovka (Hughzovka). 1896 is considered to be both the year of works foundation and the city of Donetsk.

 

Donetsk with the population of more than 1 mln. people, situated on the bank of Kalmius river. Today and forever Donetsk is the economic and innovational, cultural and sports, political centre of the biggest industrial Ukrainian region.

 

(Every year) the image of Donetsk becomes more European

 

Donetsk is closer to Europe than any other western city in Ukraine. Trade centers with world famous trends, Consulates of EU, commercial and industrial companies from different countries are successfully operating in Donetsk. Theatres, Donbass Arena Stadium, shady avenues, parks and boulevards with rose gardens it’s also Donetsk. Donetsk is dynamic, innovative and unusual.

 

The city that never ceases to amaze with its famous hospitality, people and events.