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Tatars among other nations are native population of multinational region of Central Eurasia, especially its steppes – modern territories of Russian Federation, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. During the second half of 19th century Volga Tatars from central Russia, as citizens of the Russian Empire, in great number moved to the Donbas area of southern Ukraine to work at mines and factories. The number of Volga Tatars at the Luhansk region grew up to about 400,000. Tatars had their own mosques and schools. In the 1990s there was a revival of religious, cultural and social life of different communities (among them Tatar communities of Ukraine) and society in whole. It became possible to build and open new mosques and other religious and cultural establishments and buildings. Luhansk Cathedral mosque was built by the Muslim community (mostly Tatars) of the Luhansk region. It was opened on 29 May 2010. The mosque building is a two-storied construction with an area of 550 square meters. In a basement floor there is a sports hall and a kitchen. On the ground floor there is a library, classroom, and office. Capacity 500. The minaret 25 meters tall.
Свято-Вознесенский собор
Constructed in 1840. For almost the entire duration of the Soviet era, this was the only working church in the Luhansk Region. It didn't suffer much during the Great Patriotic War (World War II), and in 1955, it was declared an architectural monument.
Свято-Петропавлівський кафедральний собор
One of the oldest temples in Luhansk diocese preserved during mass destruction. In 1905 the church was rebuilt, this time made of stone, with a bell tower, which was seven bells. By 1930, there were 89 icons in the church, 50 of them were three-tier iconostasis.
Свято-Владимирский кафедральный собор
Largest cathedral of South-East Ukraine, built in 1995-2006. By far the most impressive religious building in Luhansk among built in post-perestroika era.
Церква святих мучеників Гурія, Самона і Авива
The first worship service was held in 1998. Guri, Samon and Aviv - these saints venerated as the defenders of marriage and its patrons.
Обласний художній музей
It's in one of the oldest streets in the former home of famous industrialists Venderovich built in 1876. The museum contains over eight thousand items of domestic and foreign art 16-20th centuries. among them, about 1500 paintings, 300 sculptures, 4500 decorative and applied arts.
Музей історії і культури міста Луганська
In a former city government, created in 1980 as a museum Voroshilov, after whom the city in Soviet times was called Voroshilovgrad. The main exhibition is dedicated to the development of the city in the 19th century. At the entrance is an exhibition of ancient cannons, cast in Luhansk foundry.