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Izium

Izium or Izyum (, ; ) is a city on the Donets River in Kharkiv Oblast, eastern Ukraine that serves as the administrative center of Izium Raion and Izium urban hromada. It is about southeast of the city of Kharkiv, the oblast's administrative center.

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Izium is a city in eastern Ukraine located on the Donets River in the Kharkiv region, where it serves as the administrative center for its local district. The city is situated southeast of Kharkiv, the regional capital.

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Settlement.official_name: Izium
Settlement.other_name: Izyum
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Izium (2024).svg
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of Arms of Izium (2024).svg
Settlement.mapsize: 250px
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Oblast
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Kharkiv Oblast
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Raion
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Izium Raion
Settlement.established_title: Founded

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19 sections

Contents

History
Pre-founding
Founding and early history
Russian Empire
20th century and early 21st century
Russo-Ukrainian War
War in Donbas and decommunization
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Geography
Landmarks and location
Climate
Economy
Culture
Demographics
Notable people
Twin towns
Gallery
References
External links

Izium has a population of making it the second-most populous city in Kharkiv Oblast behind Kharkiv proper. It has held economic significance for centuries due to its position as a transportation link between Kharkiv and the Donbas region to the southeast.