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Modern Lutsk is a very beautiful, spiritually rich city that combines European sophistication and Ukrainian hospitality, industrial and cultural center of Volyn, city-plant of independent Ukraine. Lutsk is the city which harmoniously combines history and modernity. Spacious streets and neat houses, green parks and colorful flower gardens give the city a picturesque fairy-tale look.   
Geographic position. The region is located on the north-west of Ukraine within Polissya lowland and Volyn elevation, in areas of mixed forests and forest-steppe.
Climate. Moderately continental. Average temperature in January is -4°C, in July - +17°C.
History. Time of city foundation is unknown. According to some sources, it was founded by Dulibs in VII century, and under others – by Volodymyr the Great around 1000. It is first mentioned in the chronicles in 1085. Its initial inhabitants were representatives of East Slavic tribes of Dulibs and Volynyans.
By 1150 Lutsk became an independent principality and center of the entire eastern half of Volyn.  
In 1429 Lutsk hosted the famous congress of monarchs, goal of which was “reasoning about actions against common enemy, the Turks”. It was attended by Polish King Yagaylo, German Emperor Sigismund, Grand Prince of Moscow Vasiliy II with many feudal lords and Metropolitan Photius, Danish King, Papal legate, Grand Master of Prussia, governor of Valakhia, Khan of Perekop and Byzantine ambassador.
An interesting phenomenon in the city life was adoption of Magdeburg law in 1432.
At the end of XV century Lutsk was considered one of the best cities of the country, but from half of XVI century its welfare started to fall.  
In 1795, as a result of third partition of Poland, Volyn lands together with Lutsk became part of Russian Empire.
During Patriotic War of 1812 Lutsk housed headquarters of Second Russian Army under command of legendary military leader Bagration.
30-40-ies of XIX century in the life of Lutsk were noted by rise of cultural level of life. In 1832 gymnasium was opened. Childhood of famous poetess Lesya Ukrayinka passed there.
During Civil War (from 1917 to 1920) Lutsk repeatedly passed from hand to hand. From 1921 to 1939 city was part of Poland. In March 1921 Lutsk becomes the capital of new Volyn province. After formation of province the city was immediately rebuilt after severe war damage.  
In September 1939 under Treaty of Non-aggression between Germany and Soviet Union the city became part of Ukrainian SSR. During Great Patriotic War the city in 1941 was occupied by German troops, and in 1944 it was liberated by Soviet Army.
Over the years of stay of Lutsk in independent Ukraine, it became more well-planned, streets and old buildings were reconstructed, sculpture of patron of Lutsk – Saint Nicholas was opened, monument to Taras Shevchenko was erected, many cultural and sport facilities and recreation areas emerged.


Attractions. Provisionally Lutsk is divided to Old and New City. Old City is a historical and architectural preserve, where architectural monuments of XII-XVIII centuries are located, of which the Upper Lutsk castle is among the ten oldest fortifications in Western Europe. Lutsk castle is the symbol of Lutsk city, its main attraction and pride. Built in 14 century by Lithuanian prince Lubart, who married a local princess and adopted Orthodox faith, it was chosen as prince’s residence. Lutsk castle was built over more than forty years. First, the towers were built: Exit, Styr, Sovereign’s, then walls were completed.
Old City contains Catholic cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Orthodox Holy Intercession church, where worships are held now, neo-Gothic Lutheran church, Jewish synagogue and many more.
Near Cathedral of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul is a small 2-storey house, where in 1890-ies lived Kosach family that gave Ukraine two talented woman writers – Olena Pchilka and Lesya Ukrayinka.  
New City spread out in the new neighborhoods built in 1970-80-ies, where most residents live.  
New decoration of the city became reconstructed Hrushevskyy Square and placed here monument to the first President of Ukraine – Mykhaylo Hrushevskyy. But for all the new transformation of the city its historical identity, which connects with modern elements of architecture and beautification, is retained.
T. Shevchenko Regional Academic Music and Drama Theater, Philharmonic Theater, Puppet Theater and Art Gallery are operating.  
Lutsk city is known far outside Ukraine as a city of diverse festivals, national fairs and jousting tournaments, traditionally held in Lutsk castle.
You can learn many new things in Lutsk, rest among the pleasant greenery and flowerbeds, try national and local dishes. There are 60 bars and restaurants in the city, as well as numerous cafes, bistros, cafeterias, canteens and open-air cafes, 5 night clubs.    


Volyn region



Geographic position. Volyn region is located in the north-western part of Ukraine, in the area of Ukrainian Polissya. It borders on the west with Republic of Poland, on the north – with Republic of Belarus, on the east – with Rivne region, on the south – with Lviv region of Ukraine. Area of the region is 20.143 thousand square kilometers. River Prypyat flows in the northern part of Volyn region. Its right tributaries Turya, Stokhod, Styr cross Volyn region from south to north. River Bug flows in the west on border with Poland.  
Climate. Moderately continental. Winters are mild, summers warm. Average temperature in January −4,5 °C, in July +18,6 °C.
History. Volyn region is part of the historic area of Volyn. In 7-9 centuries Volyn was inhabited by East Slavic tribes: Dulibs, Buzhans and Volynyans. towns Busk, Lutsk, Cherven, Belz, later – Kholm, Kremenets, Zhytomyr and others emerged in 10 century in Volyn. In the late 10 century Volyn became part of Kyiv Rus, and in 988 prince Volodymyr Svyatoslavovych gave it as inheritance to his son Vsevolod. During his reign was founded city of Volodymyr-Volynskyy. Volyn land continued to form in the second half of 11 century due to unification of territories of Cherven towns (left bank of Bug) and Belz land. In 1117 Volyn passed into possession of Volodymyr Monomakh. In 12 century Lutsk city became one of the centers of consolidation of Volyn land. Volyn or Volodymyr’s principality, which shortly united around it all the principalities, was created here in the late 1150-ies. And in 1199, with annexation of Galych principality, was created Galych-Volyn principality. Finally the territory of land was formed in the first half of 13 century. In the second half of 14 century Polish nobles after fierce fighting against Hungary and Lithuania occupied western part of Volyn, and after Lublin Union of 1569 Poland occupied the whole Volyn and created here Volyn province. During the next redivision of Poland in 1793 part of lands of Volyn was taken by Russian Empire. In 1797 was created Volyn province with center in Zhytomyr. On March 2-4, 1918 according to the law about administrative-territorial division as pert of Ukrainian National Republic was created Volyn land with land center in Lutsk. In September 1920 the territory falls under Polish jurisdiction, and eastern part of Volyn becomes part of Zhytomyr region of Ukrainian SSR. As a result of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of September 18, 1939 Red Army troops entered Lutsk. On December 4, 1939 was created Volyn region. During German occupation of 1941-1943 here was unified administrative unit – General Commissariat “Volyn-Podillya”. Today Volyn region is an integral part of independent Ukraine.   
Attractions. Kovel is the town in Volyn region. It is located to the north-west from regional center of Lutsk on river Turiya. Kovel begins its history from the beginning of IX century, when there was ancient Rus settlement here. In 1518 by his charter Polish King Sigismund I allowed prince Vasyl Sangushko to form from the village of Kovle town with the power of Magdeburg law. Kovel is a very small and cozy town. You can walk through it in an hour. The town has many parks and cozy alleys, museum of history is operating. It is worth visiting the church of Archistratigus Michael, church of Pochayiv Icon of Mother of God, church of Saint Apostle Andrew, the "First-called". In the neighboring village of Kolodyazhne there is a literary-memorial museum of L. Ukrayinka in the house, where poetess lived for 15 years.  

City of Volodymyr-Volynskyy was first mentioned under the name Ladomyr in 884, and under the name Volodymyr in 988. In 1324 Yuriy II Boleslav gave the city Magdeburg law. In 1509 King Sigismund I confirmed Magdeburg law in the city. A few kilometers from the city in the village of Zymne is Zymne holy mountain monastery, which is one of the oldest in Ukraine. The monastery complex consists of Assumption church, defensive wall with four corner towers and five gates, refectory with church, school and household buildings. Small in size Trinity church is on the northern plateau. Next to it is the entrance to the caves with underground Barlaam church. The main shrine of the monastery is Zymne icon of Mother of God. It is said that it was donated to the monastery by prince Volodymyr himself.    

First record about the town of Luboml is dated by 1287. During the reign of prince Volodymyr Vasylkovych the town becomes famous handicraft center. First and foremost among the attractions of Luboml is worth noting St. George church, beginning of construction of which is dated from 13 century – time of the rule of the Tatars in Rus, monuments of this period on the territory of modern Ukraine nearly did not remain. Trinity Roman Catholic church, construction of which has begun in 1412, throughout its history served both as place of worship and as fortress time and again. Many times Roman Catholic church was rebuilt, so different architectural styles are noticeable in the modern appearance. Local history museum, which exhibits collections of materials from the history of the town and region, from the time of Rus and Galych-Volyn principality to present time, is working in the town.  

Shatski lakes is the group of more than 30 lakes in Luboml and Shatsk districts of Volyn region, lakes are located among woodlands, in which a large number of health resorts and holiday camps are built. For the protection of rare natural complexes in the area of Shatski lakes in 1983 was created Shatsk natural national park with area of 32 500 hectares. The largest of Shatski lakes are Svityaz (the deepest lake in Ukraine), Pulemetske lake, Luky, Lutsymyr, Ostrovyanske lake, Krymne, Sandy lake. Perch, roach, pike, bream, crucian carp, carp, catfish, loach, eel are found in Shatski lakes. A number of lakes are inhabited by crayfish.