Borodianka

Borodianka Бородянка
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Coordinates: 50°38′38″N 29°56′02″E / 50.64389°N 29.93389°E / 50.64389; 29.93389Coordinates: 50°38′38″N 29°56′02″E / 50.64389°N 29.93389°E / 50.64389; 29.93389
Country	Ukraine
Oblast	Kyiv Oblast
Raion	Borodianskyi Raion
Population  (2001)
• Total	12,535
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code(s)	+380 4577

Borodianka, sometimes as Borodyanka (Ukrainian: Бородянка) is an urban-type settlement in Kyiv Oblast (province) of Ukraine. It is the administrative center of Borodianka Raion. Population: 13,044 (2021 est.)^[1]. According to the 2001 census, population was 12,535.

The town is located on a river which is a right tributary of Teteriv River.

In 1863 Borodianka became known for its anti-Russian uprising led by Władysław Żeleński as part of the January Uprising.

On 8 November 1943 Borodianka was liberated by the Soviet regiments of 75th Guards Rifle Division from the occupation of Nazi Germany.

Infrastructure[]

The town is notable for its private aviation airfield (one of the few in Ukraine) and "Borex" excavator-manufacturing company (being the only important industry in Borodianka). During the Cold War it was home to the Borodianka Air Base.

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