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'''Dykanka''' ({{lang-uk|Диканька}}) is an urban settlement and the administrative center of [[Dykanka Raion]] ([[Raion|district]]), [[Poltava Oblast]] ([[Oblast|province]]) of central [[Ukraine]]. Population: {{Ua-pop-est2015|7,788}}
'''Dykanka''' ({{lang-uk|Диканька}}) is an urban settlement and the administrative center of [[Dykanka Raion]] ([[Raion|district]]), [[Poltava Oblast]] ([[Oblast|province]]) of central [[Ukraine]]. Population: {{Ua-pop-est2015|7,788}}


The settlement is located {{convert|29|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the rail station in [[Poltava]].
The settlement is located {{convert|29|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the rail station in [[Poltava]].
== History ==
== History ==
Dykanka was first mentioned in 1658 as a small village, though the area was populated for centuries.
Dykanka was first mentioned in 1658 as a small village, though the area was populated for centuries.


Within modern Dykanka at different times had traces of settlements of [[Scythians]]. Also found the remains of a settlement from the ashes. Found the remains of two settlements VII-VI centuries [[ Before Christ|BC]].
Within modern Dykanka at different times had traces of settlements of [[Scythians]]. Also found the remains of a settlement from the ashes. Found the remains of two settlements 7th-6th centuries [[Before Christ|BC]].


In 1430 the land got Tatar Murza Leksada Mansurksanovych, the future Prince Alexander [[Glinski]], and, according to Leo Padalka and other pre-revolutionary (before 1917) historians Dykanka was among his ″settlements″.
In 1430 the land got Tatar Murza Leksada Mansurksanovych, the future Prince Alexander [[Glinski]], and, according to Leo Padalka and other pre-revolutionary (before 1917) historians Dykanka was among his ″settlements″.

Revision as of 20:06, 18 October 2017

Dykanka
Диканька
Landscape with Holy Trinity Church
Landscape with Holy Trinity Church
Flag of Dykanka
Flag
Coat of arms of Dykanka
Coat of arms
Location of Dykanka within the Ukraine
Location of Dykanka within the Ukraine
Dykanka is located in Ukraine
Dykanka
Dykanka
Location of Dykanka
Coordinates: 49°49′14″N 34°31′47″E / 49.82056°N 34.52972°E / 49.82056; 34.52972
Country Ukraine
Oblast Poltava Oblast
RaionDykanskyi Raion
Founded1658
Area
 • Total
11.74 km2 (4.53 sq mi)
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total
7,788
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
38502[1]
Area code5351
Licence plate [2]BI

Dykanka (Template:Lang-uk) is an urban settlement and the administrative center of Dykanka Raion (district), Poltava Oblast (province) of central Ukraine. Population: 7,788 (2015 est.)[3]

The settlement is located 29 km (18 mi) from the rail station in Poltava.

History

Dykanka was first mentioned in 1658 as a small village, though the area was populated for centuries.

Within modern Dykanka at different times had traces of settlements of Scythians. Also found the remains of a settlement from the ashes. Found the remains of two settlements 7th-6th centuries BC.

In 1430 the land got Tatar Murza Leksada Mansurksanovych, the future Prince Alexander Glinski, and, according to Leo Padalka and other pre-revolutionary (before 1917) historians Dykanka was among his ″settlements″.

It has held the status of urban-type settlement since 1957.

Dykanka is the location of the short story collection Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka by Nikolai Gogol.[4]

  • The facade of the palace of the estate Kochubeys in Dykanka. The architect Giacomo Quarenghi. Picture the end of 19th century
    The facade of the palace of the estate Kochubeys in Dykanka. The architect Giacomo Quarenghi. Picture the end of 19th century
  • Triumphal Arch. The architect - the academician of architecture Luigi Rusca, 1820
    Triumphal Arch. The architect - the academician of architecture Luigi Rusca, 1820
  • Church of the Holy Trinity, 1780. Late Baroque. The architect of N. A. Lvov (?)
    Church of the Holy Trinity, 1780. Late Baroque. The architect of N. A. Lvov (?)
  • Church of St. Nicholas in the urban settlement Dykanka. The architect of N. A. Lvov, 1797
    Church of St. Nicholas in the urban settlement Dykanka. The architect of N. A. Lvov, 1797
  • The bell tower of St. Nicholas Church. Architect Luigi Rusca, 1810-1827. Postcard late 19th century
    The bell tower of St. Nicholas Church. Architect Luigi Rusca, 1810-1827. Postcard late 19th century
  • Lilac Grove in Dykanka. The former estate of Prince Kochubey. Laid down in the early 19th century
    Lilac Grove in Dykanka. The former estate of Prince Kochubey. Laid down in the early 19th century
  • Picture gallery of Marie Bashkirtseff
    Picture gallery of Marie Bashkirtseff

References

  1. ^ Ukrainian Zip Codes
  2. ^ Как расшифровываются новые номера
  3. ^ "Чисельність наявного населення України (Actual population of Ukraine)" (PDF) (in Ukrainian). State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  4. ^ "The Ukrainian Mystery Of Nikolai Gogol". ValueWalk. January 6, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  • "Dikanka" (news of Dikanka, events, weather, all in English and Russian language)


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