Lozova
Lozova or Lozovaya is a city in Kharkiv Oblast of eastern Ukraine. Serving as the administrative center of the Lozova Raion, the city itself is designated as a city of oblast significance and does not belong to the raion. Population:
Lozova is the 2nd largest city in Kharkiv Oblast after Kharkiv in terms of population.History
It was founded in late 1860s as a settlement in Kharkov Governorate of the Russian Empire.
During Russian Civil War it was occupied by German troops since April 1918 until November 1918.
A local newspaper is published here since August 1929.
City since October 1938.
During World War II it was under German occupation from October 11, 1941 to September 16, 1943.
After liberation, the city was completely restored. In 1953 there were four high schools, two libraries, one House of Culture and one stadium.
In 1972 the population was 38.8 thousand people.
In January 1989 the population was 72 991 people.
The city was evacuated on August 27, 2008 :ru:Взрывы на 61-м арсенале в Лозовой|due to a fire in an arsenal. However, there were no serious casualties or deaths.
In January 2013 the population was 58,307 people.Transport
Lozova is a main rail hub within the Kharkiv Oblast.City Structure
The City is divided into two main parts, one is called Gorod and other one is called Raion.People from Lozova
