Berestyn (Ukrainian: Берестин, IPA:[bɛrɛˈstɪn]), formerly known as Krasnohrad (Ukrainian: Красноград) or Krasnograd,[1] is a city in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. From 1784 to 1922, it was known as Kostiantynohrad.[a] It serves as the administrative center of Krasnohrad Raion. Krasnohrad hosts the administration of Krasnohrad urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine.[2] In 2022, the population was estimated to be 19,674 (2022 estimate).[3]
History
The city of Krasnohrad was founded as a Bilevska fortress in 1731–1733,[4] as part of the Ukrainian line defence fortifications, which ran from the Dnieper to the Donets. In 1784, the fortress received the name Konstantinograd (Kostyantynohrad) in honour of Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich of Russia.[4] In 1797, it received city status. In 1922, Kostyantynohrad was renamed Krasnohrad during a "de-imperialization" drive carried out by the Soviet Union.[4][5]
It is located on the Berestova River 101 kilometres (63 mi) to the south of the city of Kharkiv. In 2021, about 20,000 people lived in the city.[4]
Mykhailo Mudryk (born 2001), Ukrainian footballer, with the winger role (position that can be classified as midfielder or forward). Played for Shakhtar Donetsk, currently plays for Chelsea F.C., with also obtaining the call up to the Ukrainian national team. In 2022 he was nominated as Ukrainian Footballer of the Year. In January 2023, Mykhailo, for move to West London, the Blues had to spend €70m (£62m) up front for his transfer fee, and €30m (£26.5m) in add-ons, which include winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League and other individual performance-related conditions.[11] This operation, made him one of the most expensive transfers of the English Premier League history, and the most paid Ukrainian player ever.