May 25, 1895 established Alchevsk. The city several times changed its name, it was called Yuryevka, Alchevske, Voroshilov, Kommunarskaya. In 1932 he was granted city status. Alchevsk located 45 km from Lugansk. The city is the second largest in terms of population (118 thousand).. The city is one of the largest industrial cities not only in Lugansk region, but also in Ukraine. The main industrial segment - is steel.

At first glance, it might seem that Alchevsk is not a tourist town. Here are some interesting places:

Monument AK Alchevsk - founder of the city, established in 1996

Monument steel - made from nature Nicholas Minachenkova steelworker who worked at Alchevsk Mill.

Obelisk victory - made at the local steel works, 30 meters high, marks the victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Also, the city has several museums:

    Historical Museum;
    Geological and Mineralogical Museum;
    Museum steelworks.

There are also cultural centers, cinemas.

Representatives of sacred art is St. Nicholas Cathedral, St. George temple, Temple of Faith, Hope, Love and Sophia.