Proper noun
A city in Bakhmut Raion, Donetsk Oblast, in eastern Ukraine, containing an extensive salt mine.
- Synonyms
- Brіantsіvka (17th century-1924)Karlo-Libknekhtovsk (1924-1991)
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The salt mines near the village of Soledar, 13km from Artemivsk, are a real Donbas gem, and are comparable to Poland’s famous Wieliczka mine, Soledar actually translates as 'salt gift', and hosts one of the biggest salt beds in the world.[…] To get to Soledar from Donetsk catch one of the frequent trains to Artemivsk, then take a taxi or a marshrutka from the local bus station (approximately 30 minutes).