What is "luhansk"

The city of Luhansk (, ) or Lugansk , formerly known as Voroshilovgrad (1935-1958 and 1970-1990), functions as the administrative center of Luhansk Oblast in easternmost Ukraine. The city itself is also designated as city of oblast significance. Population: .

Since 2014, Luhansk is controlled by the forces of the Luhansk People's Republic and is not controlled by the Ukrainian government. The administration of Luhansk Oblast was moved to Sievierodonetsk.