Kalynivka community
- Type: Rural
- Population: 16,500
History
Kalynivka, the administrative center of the community, was founded as Vasylkiv-1 railway station settlement in the 1870s. One of the most significant monuments of the community is the Church of St. Onuphrius the Great. This architectural monument of national importance is located in Lypovyi Skytok. It is the oldest preserved wooden church in Kyiv region, which stands in its original place. It is located on a low hill.Another important historical monument of the community is the Serpent’s Wall, ramparts which have been preserved in Plesetske village. They are the largest system of earthen fortifications in Ukraine. They were most probably built by the Scythians in the 4th-5th centuries BC to defend their territories. The southern part of the ramparts was restored during the times of Kyivan Rus to defend against Mongol Tatar raids.
Economy
There are 547 small and medium enterprises in Kalynivka community. Production of building materials constitutes about 73 % of total production in the community and is the main industry in the structure of the local economy.
There are also 4 farms.The main crops produced here are sunflower, wheat, canola and corn. A significant amount of land is used for fruit and berry orchards.