a city of the province Ukraine in Russia, the capital of a circle of the same name on the river Jszumez, which near to it falls into the Donez. It is surrounded with walls, but in a neglected condition; and contains four churches, 718 houses, and 4500 inhabitants, whose chief trade consists in the sale of corn and cattle. Lat. 49° 12' 30" N.; Long. 37° 30' 5" E.