Hvardiiske, Novomoskovsk Raion
Hvardiiske (Ukrainian: Гвардійське) (translated from Ukrainian and Russian - Guards) is an urban-type settlement in near Dnipro, Ukraine. It is part of the Novomoskovsk Raion. Hvardiiske is located on the left bank of the Samara River, about 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) upstream from Cherkaske. Population: 5199 (2001).
Hvardiiske Гвардійське | |
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Urban-type settlement | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hvardiiske | |
| Coordinates: 48°44′05″N 35°19′45″E | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Oblast | Dnipropetrovsk Oblast |
| Raion | Novomoskovsk Raion |
| Established | 1957 |
| Founded by | 42nd Tank Division |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,199 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Hvardiiske is better known for housing the 25th Airborne Brigade (Ukraine) (since summer of 2002)[1] and originally was established as a military installation back in 1950s.
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External links
- Hvardiiske at the Verkhovna Rada website
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