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Donetsk was first founded in 1869 under the name ''Yuzovka''. From 1924 to 1961 it was named after Communist dicatator [[Joseph Stalin]] and was called ''Stalino''. | Donetsk was first founded in 1869 under the name ''Yuzovka''. From 1924 to 1961 it was named after Communist dicatator [[Joseph Stalin]] and was called ''Stalino''. | ||
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Most inhabitants of Donetsk want to join [[Russia]]. In April 2014 the government building of Donetsk was stormed by pro-russian activists.<ref>http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26910210</ref> On April 7, 2014 protesters declared the independent [[Donetsk People's Republic|Republic of Donetsk]].<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/07/ukraine-officer-shot-dead-russian-soldier-crimea</ref> It is only recognized by [[South Ossetia]].<ref>http://itar-tass.com/en/world/738110</ref> | Most inhabitants of Donetsk want to join [[Russia]]. In April 2014 the government building of Donetsk was stormed by pro-russian activists.<ref>http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26910210</ref> On April 7, 2014 protesters declared the independent [[Donetsk People's Republic|Republic of Donetsk]].<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/07/ukraine-officer-shot-dead-russian-soldier-crimea</ref> It is only recognized by [[South Ossetia]].<ref>http://itar-tass.com/en/world/738110</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:19, February 21, 2015
| Donetsk
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| Country | Ukraine |
| Region | Donetsk Oblast |
| Settled | 1938 |
| Population | 975,959 |
| Area (sq mi) | 138 sq mi |
| Population density (/sq mi) | 7,100/sq mi |
| Current mayor | Oleksandr Lukyanchenko |
Flag of the Republic of Donetsk
Donetsk is a city in Eastern of Ukraine and has 976.000 inhabitants. Its current mayor is Oleksandr Lukyanchenko.
History
Donetsk was first founded in 1869 under the name Yuzovka. From 1924 to 1961 it was named after Communist dicatator Joseph Stalin and was called Stalino.
- See main article: Crisis in Ukraine
Most inhabitants of Donetsk want to join Russia. In April 2014 the government building of Donetsk was stormed by pro-russian activists.[1] On April 7, 2014 protesters declared the independent Republic of Donetsk.[2] It is only recognized by South Ossetia.[3]
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