Sloviansk. The 'Pryozernyi' Ornithological Reserve

The "Pryozernyi" ornithological reserve is located in the north-eastern part of Sloviansk , near residential estates and busy motorways. The location of a natural ecosystem within the city limits entails problems such as spontaneous rubbish dumps on the territory, noise from enterprises, disturbance of living organisms, and pollution of the soil and water by domestic sewage.

Sloviansk. The "Pryozernyi" ornithological reserve

A Meteorological Station. How Is the Weather Forecast?

The weather has presented all of us with rather unpleasant surprises. Sudden downpours cause floods; in winter, moving about on the ice becomes dangerous; in May and June, late frosts destroy the fruit set on the fruit trees; and a summer holiday or a hike can be spoilt by thunderclouds. For members of many professions, it is important to know the weather's manifestations every day and every hour. Information about storms, snow and dust storms, fog, and precipitation is essential for pilots, sailors, and drivers. Information about frosts and rains is of interest to agricultural workers. It is interesting and useful for absolutely everyone to know the tricks of bad weather and the little gifts of that capricious lady, in order to plan their affairs, choose their clothes, and make the right decisions. One often hears: "The forecasters promise," but forecasters can only predict. A weather forecast is a production process consisting of several stages. At the start of compiling a forecast, meteorological technicians take measurements and observe the weather changes at a meteorological station.

 

Dmytrivka. The Museum of the Village's History

When you feel like looking at something never seen or heard of, the trumpet calls you out for a walk, a hike, a trip, an outing. Sometimes reality surpasses expectations, and sometimes it is the other way round. But on a journey you always learn much that is new and unexpected, you meet good people, gain priceless experience, and broaden your horizons. In September 2021, the village of Dmytrivka in the Mykolaivka amalgamated territorial community of the Dnipropetrovsk region celebrated the 245th anniversary of the first written mention of the village, together with its patronal feast.

 

Dmytrivka. Dnipropetrovsk region. Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God

The Ivanivka Village Council: Ivanivka, Vesele, Prohres

There are quite a few villages in Ukraine named in honour of the bearers of one of the most widespread names. Thanks to the enterprising and hard-working pioneers with the name Ivan, settlements and farmsteads named in memory of their founders appeared on the uninhabited lands in all the regions of our state. The village of Ivanivka in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region is the centre of a village council to which small settlements are subordinated: Vesele, Vovche, Yevhenivka, Lysyche, Lozuvatske, Novotoretske, Prohres, Svyrydonivka, and Serhiivka.

Ivanivka and the Ivanivka village council. Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.