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Halkiv Destination Guide
Touring Halkiv in Ukraine
Halkiv in the region of Chernihivs'ka is a city located in Ukraine - some 86 mi or ( 139 km ) North of Kiev , the country's capital city .
Time in Halkiv is now 03:23 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Kiev " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Bryansk, Zhlobin, Svyetlahorsk, Rechytsa, and Minsk. Being here already, consider visiting Bryansk . Check out our recommendations for Halkiv ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Duga-3 (western) receiver
Duga-3 ("duga" means "arc") or "Steel Yard" was a Soviet experimental over-the-horizon radar (OTH) system. It was developed for the Soviet ABM early-warning network. The system operated from 1976 to 1989. Two stations of Duga-3 were installed: a western system around Chernobyl and an eastern system in Siberia. The receiver for the western Duga-3 was located about 50 km northeast of Chernobyl (just west of Chernihiv, south of Gomel).
Located at 51.64 30.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Liubech
Liubech or Lyubech is a small ancient town (first mentioned in 882) connected with many important events since the times of the Kievan Rus'. It is currently a small settlement (2,600 inhabitants – 2001) located in Ripky Raion, in the Chernihiv Oblast (province) of northern Ukraine. Liubech is 250 kilometers north of the capital of Ukraine, Kiev, and located near the Russian border.
Located at 51.68 30.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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