Lugansk
[ loo-gahnsk ]
/ luˈgɑnsk /
noun
a city in E Ukraine, in the Donets Basin.
Also
Lu·hans'k
[loo-hahnsk] /luˈhɑnsk/.
Formerly
Vo·ro·shi·lov·grad
[vawr-uh-shee-luh f-grad; Russian vuh-ruh-shi-luhf-graht] /ˌvɔr əˈʃi ləfˌgræd; Russian və rə ʃɪ lʌfˈgrɑt/
Example sentences from the Web for lugansk
The “Rap Appeal of Lugansk People Guard” was recorded in Bryanka, a little town in Lugansk region.
Separatists in Lugansk calling themselves the Southeastern Army are insisting Kiev recognize them as a formal military unit.
Putin Can Take Ukraine Without an Invasion, and Probably Will |Jamie Dettmer |April 12, 2014 |DAILY BEASTSecession demonstrations have also started in nearby Karkiv and Lugansk.
Pro-Russian Protestors in Ukraine Dream of Soviet Glory Days |David Patrikarakos |April 8, 2014 |DAILY BEASTYuri says since Sunday they have stopped three small convoys of rocket-launchers advancing to Lugansk.
British Dictionary definitions for lugansk
Lugansk
/ (Russian luˈɡansk) /
noun
an industrial city in E Ukraine, in the Donbass mining region: established in 1795 as an iron-founding centre. Pop: 454 000 (2005 est)
Former name (1935–91): Voroshilovgrad