Kropyvnytskyi

File:Будівля в стилі модерн на центральній вулиці Кіровограда - One of the buildings in the center of Kropyvnytskyi

Kropyvnytskyi (Ukrainian: Кропивницький; formerly: Yelisavetgrad, Kirovohrad) is the administrative center of Kirovohrad Oblast (province, also referred to as Kirovohradschyna) and Kirovohrad Rayon (neighborhood). It is an industrial and cultural center of Kirovohrad Oblast. Kropyvnytskyi is located on the Dnieper Upland, on the banks of river Inhul. It is a motorway junction. There is a train station (Znamyanka - Pomoshnaya line) and a civilian airport. Kropyvnytskyi is not famous for its places of interest, but the downtown still bears the remnants of old architecture. Some of the old buildings are renovated and some are still in the process of renovation. The city administration is doing a good job of making Kropyvnytskyi a better place both for local residents and tourists. The local residents like to call Kropyvnytskyi "a little Paris" due to its resemblance to Paris before the Soviet Union have destroyed the look of the city in the 20th century.

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Kropyvnytskyi was founded in 1754 as Yelisavetgrad (usually spelled Elisavetgrad or Elizabethgrad in English language publications). From the middle of 19th century till the beginning of the 20th century, Kropyvnytskyi enjoyed its golden age. The industry was on the increase and the culture flourished. It was there where the first professional Ukrainian theater was opened.

Kropyvnytskyi became the center of Kirovohrad oblast in 1939. The city has a developed social infrastructure and a number of educational and cultural institutions.

Kropyvnytskyi's geographical position has an impact on language. The most common speaking language is Russian and "surzhyk (a mix of Russian and Ukrainian languages). Everyone can speak and understand Ukrainian. The knowledge of English is low, but it won't be a problem in hotels or restaurants where most people can speak decent English.

Travel to Kropyvnytskyi

Fly to Kropyvnytskyi

As of 2023 there are no Flights to or from Kropyvnytskyi Airport.

Travel by train to Kropyvnytskyi

File:Залізничний вокзал Кіровоград - The Railway Station

Kropyvnytskyi train station Залізничний вокзал Кропивницький - Last edited: International trains: Chișinău, Prague and Trier pass through Kropyvnytskyi (?). - More international trains to/from Moscow (The other way to get to Kropyvnytskyi from Moscow is a train to Znamyanka. Znamyanka is not far from Kropyvnytskyi and it's feasible to get to Kropyvnytskyi via shuttle vanes), Ufa. Domestic trains: Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Luhansk

By bus

Bus station №1 - Aвтостанция №1 | Alexandriyskoye shosse(Александрийское шоссе), 1 ☎ +380 52 2247973
Bus station №2 - Aвтостанция №2 | Telnova vulytsia (вул. Тельнова Євгена), 1 ☎ +380 52 2232079
Bus station №3 - Aвтостанция №3 | Probrazhenskaya ulitsa (ул. Преображенская 3 а), 1 ☎ +380 52 2321932

}} International buses: Chişinău|Chișinău (two daily)

There are lot of buses from other Ukrainian cities. It's easy to pay for a ticket online. For that purpose it is advised to use special website].

Rent a Car or Limousine in Kropyvnytskyi

Monday - 13 and Monday - 12 highways go through Kropyvnytskyi. M12 is a state international highway (Monday - highway) that connects Lviv Oblast to the Central Ukraine, where before crossing Dnieper it continues further as M04. M13 is a state international highway connecting Kropyvnytskyi to the border with Moldova, where before crossing Dniester it heads towards Chişinău as part of E584.

Get around

Taxi is the easiest way for a foreigner to get around town. Ukrainian taxi drivers can charge foreigners more than local residents, it is a common fact.

Locals use Ukraine#Marshrutka|marshrutkas to get around. Marshrutkas are a form of public transportation such as a share taxi for the countries of CIS. They are more expensive than regular buses, but the Hail and Ride system make them the most popular way of getting around the city. Riding in marshrutkas is uncomfortable and confusing for foreigners, so its better to use taxi or regular buses or trolley-buses.

What to see in Kropyvnytskyi

Fortechni Valy - Фортеця Святої Єлизавети - is considered the oldest preserved Earthen Fortress in Europe. The fortress of Saint Elizabeth (Elizabethan castle) - was the administrative center of the Novoserbskogo settlement (New Serbia and Novoslobodskaya Cossack regiment). Named in honor of the Empress Elizabeth. It had the shape of a regular hexagon and the perimeter (along with external fortifications) is 6 km.

Churches

Svyato-Pokrovska church - Свято-Покровська церква - Frunze str., 14 ☎ +380 52 2227816 Built on the site wood in 1849 in Russian-Byzantine style by the architect Konstantin Ton. The interior of the church the remains of a mural of the second half of 19th century.

Church of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church - Костел Святого Духа Римо-католицької церкви - Dvortsova str., 50/46 ☎ +380 52 2227618
Sacred Virgin (Rizdva Presviatoi Bohorodytsi) Gothic Church - Кафедральний собор Різдва Пресвятої Богородиці| Velyka Perspektyvna Founded in 1757. Neoclassical architectural style. There are icons of the 17th century.

Transfiguration (Spaso-Preobrazhenskyi) cathedral - Спасо-Преображенський собор| Tarkovskoho str., 72 ☎ +380 52 2227685 Built in 1813, wooden church. Consecrated 1813. One-story building has an elegant portico with four Corinthian columns. Inside the cathedral, relics of saints and the main shrine kirovogradtsev - the icon of the Mother of God "Elisavetgrad, is the patroness and protector of the city.

Museums

Kirovograd regional museum of Local History Кіровоградський обласний краєзнавчий музей

| Dvortsova St, 40 Museum with more than 80,000 items, which reflect the history of the region from ancient times to modern times. Yahudi of Elizavetgrad Historical Museum Історичний музей Євреї Єлізаветграда Viktora Chmilenka str. ☎ +380 52 2320430|fax= Various aspects of the life of Yahudi communities reveal thematic stands: "Charity", "Religious Life," "Medicine", "Yahudi Education", "Cultural Life," "Industry". +phone=+380 52 2243231}} - Neugauza Memorial Museum) Народний музей Г.Нейгауза| Viktora Chmilenka str., 65. ☎ +380 52 2241614|fax=|hours= - Henry Gustavovich Neuhaus was - pianist and educator, writer and musical activist.

Osmerkin Art - Memorial Museum Музей О.О. Осмеркина Architekta Pauchenka str., 89. Latitude, ☎ +380 52 2224695|fax=|hours= - Established in 1985.

Memorial museum of M.L. Kropyvnytskyi - Меморіальний музей М.Л. Кропивницького - Kropivnitskogo str., 172/42 ☎ +380 52 2221479 In the Marko Lukic Kropyvnytskyi living house. Exposition of the museum consists of several sections that tell about family playwright and actor, about his childhood and education in high school and university, on its way to the arts as the founder of the first professional Ukrainian theater (luminaries). Carefully preserved in a museum relics - documents, photographs, memorabilia and theater posters on the life and work of M. Kropyvnytskyi - who was the reformer of the theater, an actor, director, playwright, composer, singer, educator.

Museum of Local Lore address= A great example of old architecture, it was renovated in 2011.

What to do in Kropyvnytskyi

Parks

Kovalivs'kyi park near the Theare

Dendropark - Дендропарк - Yevhena Telnova 28 There are carousels and attractions and a little zoo with farm animals.

Park Peremohy - Park Pobedy -

Theatres

Cinema Portal - Soborna Str. A modern cinema with 3D and comfortable seats. In Ukraine all films are dubbed and there are no subtitles, so don't expect to understand anything unless you're familiar with Ukrainian language.

State Dramatic and Musical Theatre Dvortsova St, 4 Near is located a park, a memorial and a hospital The first Ukrainian professional theatre was renovated in the end of 2012. It looks just like it did when it was first build
State Philharmonic Hall - If you're interested in classical and modern music.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kropyvnytskyi

Murai Shopping centre Торгівельний центр Мурай Velyka Perspektyvna str. GPS ☎
Children's world Shopping centre Торгівельний центр Дитячий світ - Velyka Perspektyvna str.
Plaza Shopping centre - Торговельний центр Плаза - Vul. Tymiriezieva
Kopilka - ТРЦ Копилка - 50 rokiv Zhovtnia ave., 11а
Lisova pisna Shopping centre - Торгівельний центр Лісова пісня - Preobrazhens'ka str., 55
Covered market (Krytyi rynok) Критий ринок - 50 rokiv Zhovtnia ave., 25.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Kropyvnytskyi

In general, it is very affordable to dine in Kropyvnytskyi by European or US standards. There is a big number of pizzerias - oddly, local residents have more pizzerias than anything else, and any other cuisine is practically ignored. The food is usually tasty and fresh. It is strongly advised to taste the national cuisine. Most famous dishes are borshch, vareniki, draniki (also called deruny).

Celentano (Челентано) - Pizzas, italian and mexican cuisine.
Staryi Gorod or Stare Misto (Старый Город) - Pizzas and Ukrainian cuisine.
Mix - sushi café.
Sorrento (Сорренто) - an Italian restaurant. Great interior design and atmosphere. The best place to eat Halal in the city. But it is far from the downtown.

In the centre there are a lot of cafes with good prices.

Poltavskyi Market - Ринок Полтавський - Poltavs'ka str., 83
Okean Market - Ринок Океан - Malaniuka Yevhena str., 1
Bosfor Market - Ринок Босфор - Dzerzhinsko & Zhovtnevoi R. cnr
Dobrudzha Market - Ринок Добруджа - Kalinina str., 3

Drink

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Ramadan in Kropyvnytskyi

Ramadan 2025 in Kropyvnytskyi

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Kropyvnytskyi

Aeropol Hotel - Аерополь готель - Poltavska st, 20/7 2 kilometers from Kropyvnytskyi Airport, 10 kilometers from central train station ☎ +380 94 9382219, +380 50 7491985 US$47 This hotel features free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Rooms at the hotel, built in 2010, feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Europa Hotel Готель "Європа" - Velyka Perspektyvna str., 13/16 ☎ +380 52 2246809,+380 52 2243531,+380 52 2249654 US$30-45/50-80 USD 2013 - Nine-storey building is located in downtown. 1 - 4-bed rooms equipped with bathrooms with uninterrupted supply of hot and cold water, direct dial international telephone, cable TV. Includes breakfast. Restaurant, billiards, cafe, laundry, shop.

Johny Walker Hotel - Частная гостиница "Джонни Вокер" - Mykhailivska, 35☎ +380 99 7767464, +380 50 4571577 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 US$40-140 (2023) 10 unique rooms, including rooms category "lux" - Hotel Orlinoye Gnezdo (Subbotsy Village, Shevchenko Street 47). Featuring an outdoor swimming swimmingpool and a summer terrace with sun loungers This hotel is located in Subbotsy village, 30 kilometers from Kropyvnytskyi city.

Reikartz (London Hotel) - Отель Лондон - Velyka Perspektyvna, 4А ☎ +380 52 2374468,+380 52 2374465 From 50$ (2023)

Reikartz Kropyvnytskyi Hotel Бізнес-готель "Reikartz Кропивницький" | Chornovola Str. 1-D ☎ +380 52 2374468| fax=| price=US$62-78/72-93 (2023) The Reikartz Kropyvnytskyi is a business hotel in the central area of the city. The hotel is a five minutes walk from the downtown, and it takes 7 minutes to get to the bus and train stations.

Tourist Hotel - Готель Турист - Ushakova str., 1A - GPS: ☎ +380 52 2244680 sgl/dbl US$26-44/34-46-66 -

Where to go next after Kropyvnytskyi

Cherkasy - 135 kilometers north
Dnipro - 255 kilometers east

Khutir Nadia, The Karpenko-Karyi State Museum-Reserve - Хутір Надя

| 48.4983 , 31.9488 29 kilometers west of Kropyvnytskyi, near Mykolaivka| A national historic site.

Kherson - 250 kilometers south and the 'Gate' of Crimea
Mykolaiv - 190 kilometers south
Odessa - 330 kilometers southwest. Pearl of Southern Ukraine
The Strategic Missile Forces museum, located on the border of Kirovohradska and Mykolayivska oblasts. Missiles: SS-24 "Scalpel" silo-based and RS-20 missile (SS-18 "Satan"). Also in the museum you can see samples of rocket engines, auxiliary vehicles, mock nuclear warhead.
Uman - 165 kilometers west
Vinnytsya - 320 kilometers west
Zaporizhia - 300 kilometers east