Donetsk is the regional center, one of the largest industrial cities of Ukraine, cultural and business center, located in the upper reaches of the Kalmius. Donetsk today is one of the greenest cities, also known as the "city of a million roses." This is one of the biggest football centers in Ukraine, where such well-known teams are based, as "Shakhtar" and "Metallurg".
Climate
The climate in Donetsk is moderate continental. Average January temperature is 5 C, June - +18 C.
Attractions
In Donetsk, there are many interesting monuments. One of the symbols of the city of Donetsk of the metallurgical industry is "Palma Mertsalova." This elegant sculpture has beencreated from the railroad track for exposure to the largest Russian industrial and artistic exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod in 1896. Also of interest are monuments to John James Hughes, V. Degtyarev, SN Bubka, Joseph Kobzon, TG Shevchenko, A. Pushkin and others. You will definitely find it on the map of Donetsk.
Vacation
In the Kiev region of Donetsk you can relax in the recreation park of the Lenin Komsomol. In addition, the city has 11 cinemas, 53 club and the Palace of Culture, 140 museums and museum rooms, 368 library with more than 15,522,662 books. These places are also located on the map of Donetsk. Donetsk is a pretty city, although the air is not the cleanest due to surrounding factories. As with other European cities, everything is within walking distance. The principal street, from the railway station to the steelworks, is 9km (5.5 miles) long, with the main shops, hotels, and administrative buildings. Others institutions scattered in close proximity include the Donetsk University, polytechnic, medical and trade institutes, and more than 30 scientific research establishments, including a branch of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Cultural amenities include several theatres and a philharmonic hall.
The major means of local transport for Donetsk are minibuses (famous by the name of marshrutkas), buses, electric trolley busses, and trams. Donetsk has around 115 bus lines, 17 trolley bus lines, and around 12 tram lines. This huge system of local transport is enough to connect various sections of the city with each other.