Ivanivka (Ukrainian: Іванівка) is a rural settlement in Rovenky Raion (district) in Luhansk Oblast of eastern Ukraine. Population: 7,038 (2022 estimate)
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Geography
Ivanivka is located in the central part of Donets Basin.
History
In 1900, an iron foundry was founded in Ivanivka. During World War II, Ivanivka was occupied by Nazi Germany from July 1942 to February 1943.
It was formerly a district centre and had the status of urban-type settlement.
Demographics
Native language distribution as of the Ukrainian Census of 2001:
Ukrainian: 17.18%
Russian: 82.42%
Others 0.07%
Economy
Ivanivka is a centre of machine building and food industry.
Notable people
Serhii Mazlakh (1878–1937), Ukrainian Communist politician.