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Liubotyn

Coordinates: 49°56′54″N 35°55′46″E / 49.94833°N 35.92944°E / 49.94833; 35.92944
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Liubotyn
Люботин
St. Nicholas Church in Liubotyn
St. Nicholas Church in Liubotyn
Flag of Liubotyn
Coat of arms of Liubotyn
Map
Country Ukraine
OblastKharkiv Oblast
MunicipalityLiubotyn Municipality
Founded1650
Area
 • Total311 km2 (120 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total20,646
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
62433-62436
WebsiteArchived

Liubotyn (Ukrainian: Люботин, Russian: Люботин, translit. Lyubotyn) is a city in Kharkiv Oblast (province) of eastern Ukraine. It is designated as a separate raion (district), as a city of oblast significance. Population: 20,646 (2020 est.)[1]

History

The city was established in 1650 by Ukrainian Cossacks from the right-bank Ukraine.

During World War II, Liubotyn was under German occupation from 20 October 1941 to 22 February 1943 and again from 9 March to 29 August 1943.

Notable people

The following people have been born or have lived in Liubotyn:

  • Oleg Khudolii — Ukrainian researcher, Doctor of Physical Education and Sports, full professor, academician of the Higher School Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

References

  1. ^ Чисельність наявного населення України на 1 січня 2020 року / Population of Ukraine Number of Existing as of January 1, 2020 (PDF) (in Ukrainian and English). Kyiv: State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 September 2023.

49°56′54″N 35°55′46″E / 49.94833°N 35.92944°E / 49.94833; 35.92944