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Shakhtar Stadium

Shakhtar Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that is located in the Shcherbakov Central Park, in Donetsk, Ukraine. It is currently used mostly for football matches. Shakhtar Stadium was the prime home ground for Shakhtar Donetsk until 1996. The stadium holds 31,718 people. Shakhtar Stadium is currently used by FC Shakhtar Donetsk reserves and FC Metalurh Donetsk for the European competition. The stadium was built in 1936 with the most recent reconstruction in 2000.

Located at 47.9945, 37.7857 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Ukraine, Sports venues built in the Soviet Union, Sport in Donetsk, Multi-purpose stadiums in Ukraine, Buildings and structures in Donetsk

Donbass Arena

Donbass Arena or Donbas Arena is a stadium with a natural grass pitch in Donetsk, Ukraine that opened on 29 August 2009. The facility is located in the center of the city, in the Lenin Comsomol park. With a capacity of 52,518 spectators, the Stadium hosts FC Shakhtar Donetsk matches and hosted some matches of Euro 2012. It is also one of the popular nightlife spots in Donetsk. The initial estimated cost of the project was USD 250m.

Located at 48.0208, 37.8097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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FC Shakhtar Donetsk, Football venues in Ukraine, UEFA European Football Championship stadiums, Sport in Donetsk, Sports venues completed in 2009, Buildings and structures in Donetsk, Visitor attractions in Donetsk Oblast

RSC Olimpiyskiy

RSK Olimpiyskyi is a multi-purpose stadium in Donetsk, Ukraine, owned by Shakhtar Donetsk. The stadium's maximum capacity is 25,678, and it is used exclusively for football matches. After its reconstruction in 2003, the stadium was also host to Shakhtar's city-rivals, FC Metalurh Donetsk. Shakhtar became the sole tenant of the stadium from 2004, until their new Donbass Arena was completed. FC Metalurh Donetsk has moved back to their own stadium, Metalurh Stadium which is considerably smaller.

Located at 48.0197, 37.8042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Football venues in Ukraine, Sports venues built in the Soviet Union, Sport in Donetsk, Multi-purpose stadiums in Ukraine, Buildings and structures in Donetsk

2007 Zasyadko mine disaster

The 2007 Zasyadko mine disaster was a mining accident that happened on November 18, 2007 at the Zasyadko coal mine (Ukrainian: Шахта ім. Засядько) in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk. At present, 101 miners are dead: the worst accident in Ukraine’s history. At the time of the explosion, 457 miners were in the complex.

Located at 48.002, 37.805 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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2007 mining disasters, 2007 in Ukraine, Donetsk, Gas explosions, Coal mining disasters in Ukraine, 21st-century explosions, Explosions in Ukraine

Donbass Palace

Donbass Palace is the first 5-star hotel in Donetsk, that joined The Leading Hotels of the World (2005), and the Ukraine's leading business hotel in 2006 and 2007 according to the World Travel Awards Association.

Located at 48.0039, 37.8039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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SCM Holdings, Hotels in Ukraine

Lenin Comsomol park

Lenin Komsomol park (Ukrainian: Парк культури і відпочинку ім. Ленінського комсомолу) is a popular recreation area in Donetsk. It was considered back in 1952, when Central Scherbakov Park of Culture and Leisure could no more fully address the city needs due to the fact that "Shakhtar" stadium was built on its territory.

Located at 48.0236, 37.8153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Donetsk, Parks in Ukraine, Visitor attractions in Donetsk Oblast

Central Scherbakov Park of Culture and Leisure

Central Park of Culture and Leisure named after Shcherbakov is a recreation park in Donetsk. It is located in Voroshylovskyi Raion, in the west it matches with stadium Shakhtar, and in the north there is the Second city pond. Park was open in 1932. There are rides, playgrounds, alleys for hiking and other recreational facilities available for visitors. The park is named after Alexander Sergeevich Shcherbakov, who was the Secretary of the Donetsk Oblast Party Committee in 1938.

Located at 47.995, 37.7911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Donetsk, Visitor attractions in Donetsk Oblast, Amusement parks, Parks in Ukraine

To Donbass Liberators

To Donbass Liberators (Ukrainian: Твоїм визволителям, Донбасе) is a monument in Lenin Comsomol park, Donetsk, dedicated to the memory of all military units and formations that liberated Donbas during the Great Patriotic War (World War II). It is the largest monument in the south-east of Ukraine, the main military history monument of the city and region. Memorial events dedicated to Victory Day are traditionally held near the monument.

Located at 48.0214, 37.8156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Donetsk, Monuments and memorials in Ukraine, Outdoor sculptures, Colossal statues, Soviet military memorials and cemeteries, Military history of the Soviet Union, Monuments and memorials built in the Soviet Union, 1984 sculptures, Copper sculptures, Visitor attractions in Donetsk Oblast