Pershotravensk, Zhytomyr Oblast Explained

Official Name:Pershotravensk
Native Name:Першотравенськ
Settlement Type:Rural settlement
Pushpin Map:Ukraine Zhytomyr Oblast#Ukraine
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Oblast
Subdivision Type2:Raion
Subdivision Name2:Zviahel Raion
Timezone1:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Pershotravensk (Ukrainian: Першотравенськ) is a rural settlement in Zviahel Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. Its population is

History

The settlement arose in the late 19th century, under the name Tokarivka (Ukrainian: Токарівка). In 1910, a large protest took place at the porcelain factory in Tokarivka. Its name was changed to Pershotravensk in 1934.[1]

Until 26 January 2024, Pershotravensk was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Pershotravensk became a rural settlement.[2]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Першотравенськ, Баранівський район, Житомирська область . . uk.
  2. News: Что изменится в Украине с 1 января . glavnoe.in.ua . ru. 1 January 2024.