Krynychky Territorial Community

History

The Krynychky territorial community has a rich history. It started to be settled in the 1st century BC at the latest. Archaeologists found and studied burial mounds of the Sarmatians on the territory of the modern settlement which was founded in this place in the second half of the 18th century.

The name “Krynychky” (Eng: “small wells”) is associated with the presence of a large number of non-freezing springs with tasty drinking water in the valley of the Mokra Sura River and nearby streams. The first settlers and travelers along the Chumak route dug temporary wells. Another name – Krynychuvatka – was used here in parallel for a long time.

At the beginning of the 20th century, socio-economic changes contributed to the development of Krynychky as a trade center. Shops appeared in the settlement and fairs were held three times a year (in March, May and September).

During the 1920s, collectivization took place in Krynychky and nearby settlements. The collective farm “Red Giant” was created, which was later divided into several smaller ones. During the Holodomor organized by the Soviet authorities in 1932-1933, at least 294 residents died in the settlement. 

During the Second World War, from August 16, 1941 to October 27, 1943, Krynychky was occupied by German-fascist invaders. In 1958, the settlement of Krynychky received the status of an urban-type settlement.

The Saint Michael’s Church is the architectural decoration of the Krynychky community. It was built in 1796 and has a rich history. During the time of the Bolsheviks, the temple was used as a grain storehouse. During the Second World War, the temple was slightly damaged, leaving traces on its walls. Inside, there is a miraculous icon that was found in the bell tower of the church. The Saint Michael’s Church is an important historical and cultural monument that attracts tourists and is a symbol of the community’s spiritual wealth.

The grandest building of the Krynychky community is the Holy Ascension Church in the settlement of Semenivka. Built between 1812-1823, it has the status of an architectural monument of national importance.

The church was built in the style of Classicism. In 1938, the bell tower was dismantled, but thanks to local residents, the church was saved. In 1989, the Holy Ascension Church was restored. Today, it is an important architectural and cultural monument that preserves the spiritual heritage of the region.

Economy and Welfare 

The territory of the Krynychky community is characterized by high agricultural potential, which is ensured by the availability of land suitable for grain and vegetable crops. All agricultural lands of the community are already 100% used in production.

In addition, there is a landscape reserve of national importance – Vishnevsky, with an area of 615.0 hectares. Also, there are deposits of sand in the village of Svitlohirske, which is also important for the local economy.

In addition to agricultural sector, there is a small business enterprise, Ivanivka LLC in the Krynychky community which is engaged in the production of wheat flour.

The public utility company “Aulskyi Vodovid” is one of the largest providers of drinking water in the Dnipropetrovsk region. They purify up to 250,000 cubic meters of river water per day to provide residents with clean, high-quality water. They can also provide up to 300,000 cubic meters of water per day for agricultural purposes.

Community and War

The Krynychky territorial community is located at a safe distance from the war zones and currently has no damage to infrastructure or housing. One of the community’s main challenges during the war is the reception of, and provision of comprehensive assistance to, internally displaced persons whose number is almost 1,000 here.

The community cooperates with partner organizations to deliver humanitarian aid to those in need. Special attention is paid to the needs of the military, among whom there are many local residents.

The community does not stop in its efforts to provide any necessary assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the limits of the community budget. At the April session, deputies of the Krynychky settlement council allocated UAH 2,250,000 for the acquisition of quadcopters and electronic warfare equipment which are extremely important for defenders.

People of the Community

Yurii Baliuk has been the head of the Krynychky settlement since December 2020. Together with the team and active residents of the community, he actively works on solving various problems of the community and contributes to its development by investing all his strength and energy.

Thanks to the efforts of the chairman of the settlement council and his team, the public utility enterprises were modernized and public services and amenities were improved for the comfort of the community residents.

The public utility company “Dobrobut” was significantly expanded and modernized. Machinery and equipment were provided, including new garbage cans. The enterprise provides solid household waste removal services for households and publicly funded institutions. Dobrobut also offers mechanized work, such as mowing grass, chopping branches, milling land and earthworks.

Young people take an active position in the community. Young athletes always demonstrate high skill in various competitions, which are held with the aim of involving children and youth in active physical education and sports, improving the state of physical health and indicators of the level of physical development of children. 

The young generation of the Krynychky community, as part of the unique flashmob “2024 Graduates for Future Generations”, organized by the Professional Association of Environmentalists of the World (PAEW), planted about 150 trees and bushes. This initiative demonstrates their faith in the future and their desire to build a green invincible Ukraine.

Development Strategy

In 2023, the Krynychky territorial community approved the Development Strategy for the period 2023-2027, which is based on the people-oriented principle.

The main goal of the strategy is to increase the level and quality of life of residents by strengthening the local economy, improving the social cohesion of the community and promoting self-organization through effective cooperation with local authorities.

Strategic goals of the territorial community:

• development of entrepreneurship and the real sector of the community economy;
• bringing the quality and quantity of housing, utilities, and social services up to the level of the best domestic standards;
• life safety; ecologically clean environment;
• social activation and rallying of the public and the authorities around social values. 

Taking into account the wishes and needs of the population, the reconstruction of Shevchenko Park is planned for the organization of leisure and recreation areas with elements of inclusion. A functional and convenient park will improve the quality of life of community residents and promote their cohesion.

List of Sources

• Official website of the Krynychky Territorial Community 
• Official Facebook page of the Community
• Wikipedia
• Official website of the Public Utility Company “Aulsky Vodovid”