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Nadvirna Territorial Community
Ivano-Frankivsk
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The Nadvirna Community is situated in the territory of the Nadvirna District of the Ivano-Frankivsk Region.
The total surface area of the Community amounts to 192.9 square kilometres.
In 2023, the population of the Community totalled 47,604 residents.
Women: 23,535 residents
Men: 20,590 residents
Internally displaced persons: 3,479 people
The Community consists of twelve localities. The town of Nadvirna is the administrative centre of the Community.
History
The Nadvirna Community has deep historical roots. Its history means centuries of changes and ordeals.
The first written mention of Nadvirna dates back to 1589. According to legend, the name of the town comes from “nad virnykh” meaning very faithful people who lived in its territory.
The Community survived the periods of the Polish and Austro-Hungarian rule, and also witnessed the events of the First and Second World Wars.
During those ordeals, the Community showed its resilience and endurance. From early July 1941 to 27 July 1944, it was occupied by German and Hungarian troops. With the return of Soviet troops, the armed struggle between the UPA (Ukrainian Insurgent Army) and NKVD (Soviet secret service) units began, which lasted until 1952. Despite this, the Community recovered after destruction and periods of occupation, and preserved its cultural heritage and identity.
Today, Nadvirna is not only a historical town, but also a place where culture flourishes in all its diversity. Its famous sights include the ruins of the Krasnodvir Castle, which attracts the attention of tourists and researchers.
This is the oldest landmark in the town, which has a mysterious history. There are practically no documents about it, and it is impossible to establish the approximate time of its erection and construction stages, which is of great interest to historians. It is known that the complex burned during the First World War. Austro-Hungarian coins, broken porcelain, pieces of ceramic dishes were found during the excavations. The town residents say that the two fortresses – the castle in Nadvirna and the castle in the village of Pniv – are connected by underground passages.
The oldest building in the town is the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity dating back to 1599. The church began to look as it looks today back in 1937, and later it was named the Church of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A monument to Pope John Paul II was erected in front of the building.
The Nadvirna Community History Museum, founded in 1995, became not only a place of preservation of the past, but also a testimony of the ordeals that the Ukrainian population had to go through.
In its basement, the memory of the torture that people were subjected to by the punitive institutions of the Soviet authorities and the fascist invaders is preserved. Terrible traces of those events can still be seen on the stairs in the form of blood stains, and on the walls one can see the words written by those who became victims of these atrocities. This museum is not only a place to study history, but also plays an important role in reproducing and preserving the memory of past events that should never be forgotten.
An important historical place is the Jewish cemetery, kirkut, with burials dating back to 1649. In the old part, there were burials of the killed rebels of the times of Severyn Nalyvaiko and Bohdan Khmelnytskyi.
Economy and Welfare
The Nadvirna Community is an important industrial district of the Ivano-Frankivsk region, which plays a key role in the regional economy. A wide range of industries is represented there, which contributes to the development of various sectors.
One of the significant enterprises in the region is Nadvirnanaftogaz, which has been operating in the market since 2007. This company builds residential and non-residential facilities, carries out engineering works, engages in geology and geodesy, and also provides technical consulting services in these fields. In addition, it extracts natural gas and crude oil. The company Nadvirnanaftogaz has about 500 employees, which emphasizes its significant role in the local economy and employment.
PJSC Naftokhimik Prykarpattia is one of the oldest enterprises in the oil refining industry not only in Ukraine, but also in Europe. Founded in 1994, this enterprise carries out complex primary processing of oil for the production of automobile gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, process gas and raw materials for secondary processes. Thanks to its technologies and experience, the enterprise provides high-quality and effective products for various industries and transport. Since its foundation, the enterprise has been a reliable partner for both domestic and foreign customers.
The local business community is also represented by Swisspan Limited. It is a Ukrainian leader in woodworking and production of furniture boards in Ukraine. The enterprise specializes in the production of Swisspan by Sorbes polished and laminated chipboards, which is a constructive material for the production of furniture, interior design, and building structures.
Nadvirna Forestry is one of the local largest enterprises. It has been operating in the market since 1995 and employs 249 workers. Their efforts are aimed at preserving and reproducing forest ecosystems, ensuring ecologically sustainable use of forest resources, as well as maintaining a balance between the needs of society and the preservation of the natural environment.
Community and War
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Community has actively worked to support the state and the military. Self-defence units were formed from local residents who were on duty at checkpoints. A significant number of conscripts are currently defending the integrity and independence of Ukraine.
Since 24 February 2022, the Nadvirna Community has been a refuge for many Ukrainians who were forced to leave their homes due to occupation and shelling. The number of internally displaced persons amounted to 3,479 people. Therefore, the leadership team, together with the local residents, actively worked to accommodate displaced persons. They are provided with essentials.
The important projects in wartime include the arrangement of a shelter for internally displaced persons staying in the territory of the Nadvirna Territorial Community. As a result, internal and external works were completed, improvements were made, and a fence was installed.
The Internet was also provided, the shelter was provided with furniture, necessary appliances, dishes, bed linen and household chemicals to ensure comfortable living conditions for internally displaced persons with the funding of the following organizations: NGO STAN with the assistance of Hilfswerk International (Austria), NGO STAN with the assistance of the Government of Canada and “Man in trouble”, DESPRO, International Organization for Migration, UNDP “Civil Society for the Development of Democracy and Human Rights in Ukraine”, ISAR “Unity”.
The leadership team of the Community organized assistance to servicemen. The efforts of entrepreneurs, local residents and proactive people from all over the world provide the military with the necessary resources and means. The Town Council is also looking for possibilities to use the Community budget to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the results of 2023, more than 75 million hryvnias were used to support the military.
The mayor together with the local counsellors, deputies and entrepreneurs periodically organize the delivery of a significant amount of technical equipment and other necessary equipment to the military. This includes motor vehicles, generators, car tires, batteries, communication devices, power banks, cables, tablets, military uniforms, shoes and much more.
There are also public initiatives that help the military – the Plast headquarters and the 4.5.0 Volunteer headquarters.
People of the Community
Zinovii Andriiovych is the mayor of Nadvirna. He shows great interest in the comprehensive development of his Community and the implementation of investment projects.
Together with a team of like-minded people, he actively works to improve the business environment and create new Ukrainian national and international partnerships, understanding the importance of economic growth and prosperity for the local population.
The leadership team pays special attention to educational, cultural and artistic initiatives, realizing that the development of these areas is key to the formation of a coherent and developed society. Its impact on the Community development is based on openness to innovative ideas and active cooperation with local institutions and nongovernmental organizations.
Since the Community was created, many projects have been implemented by its leadership, including international initiatives. They include the following projects.
The project “Sustainable Mobility” – modernization of the transport infrastructure of the town of Nadvirna (2020), under which a partnership was established with Poland, the town of Prudnik, and the NGO “Nadvirna Tourism and Information Centre”. Thanks to this project, modern technologies were introduced into the transport infrastructure, a number of repair and construction works were carried out and 30 video cameras were installed to ensure the safety of residents and traffic control. The project received the support of the Smart City program, which is implemented with the assistance of the European Union and the United Nations Development Program.
The project “Culture forged in fire” reflects a significant contribution to the popularisation of the historical heritage of the town. Thanks to the eight cultural and artistic events, attention was drawn to cultural values and traditions. This project became an example of successful cooperation between countries and contributed to the rapprochement of cultural communities.
The youth space in the youth library was renovated under the project “Supporting self-realization of youth”. The purchase of laptops and printers helped create good conditions for self-development and self-education of young people. Computer spaces were also equipped in school libraries, which facilitate children’s access to modern technologies and information resources. This project was successfully implemented with the financial support of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Development.
These initiatives demonstrate the active role of the Community in solving important socio-economic issues and active interaction with international partners to achieve common goals.
Development Strategy
The Nadvirna Town Council is actively working to develop the Community development strategy aimed at creating a comfortable and safe environment for all of its residents. The main goal of this strategy is to meet people’s needs for economic growth, high-quality education and tourism development.
The Community development strategy is based on the principles of innovation, cooperation and openness. They look for new ways for development, cooperate with partners and stakeholders, and listen to the thoughts and ideas of every resident of the Community.
The goal of the Community is to build a community where people are the determining factor, where every resident has an opportunity to realize their potential and feel part of a successful and developed community.
