Stakhanov was founded in the 30-ies of the XIX century. City several times changed its name Kadievka (up to 1937) - Syerho (1937-1943 biennium) - Kadievka (1943-1978 biennium) - Stakhanov (since 1978). The first settlement on the territory of modern Stakhanov founded by migrants from Zaporizhzhya Sich in HVIIst., And when there was found coal deposits - founded the city.

In the regional center - Lugansk, about 70 km.

The city Komyshevata river, a tributary Altogether.

Today Stakhanov - industrialized city. The main income is from the city engineering and metallurgy. The city is the largest in Ukraine Carriage Works.

The city has more than 70 thousand inhabitants.

The cultural heritage of the city can be attributed townhouse Culture. Gorky, historical and art museum, amusement park "Hirnyak", etc..

To explore residents and visitors to the history and culture of Stakhanov in constantly exhibitions:

    "We are Ukraine" - the main goal of this exhibition is to provide information about famous countrymen;
    "Old Kadievka";
    "History 1917 - 1950 рр.";
    "History of the Stakhanov movement";
    "Stakhanov and Modernity";
    "Ukrainian arts and crafts";
    "Memorial Hall Shchelokova."

Famous residents Stakhanov are:

    Vladimir Goryansky - TV presenter, actor;
    Alexei Stakhanov - set a world record for the labor productivity Breaker hammer in his honor called the city.