Mount Parashka Explained

Parashka (uk|Пара́шка) is a mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians. It is the highest peak of the Parashka Range in the Skole Beskids (Eastern Beskids). Highest peak reaches 993m (3,258feet) above sea level. It is located at a distance 8km (05miles) north-west from the district center Skole and 118km (73miles) from the regional center of Lviv.

Etymology

According to legend, the mountain is named after Parashka — the daughter (according to other version — a wife) of Prince Svyatoslav Volodymyrovych, son of Volodymyr I Sviatoslavych, who was killed on this mountain by the troops of Sviatopolk I of Kyiv in 1015. This event was preceded by the battle between Sviatoslav and Sviatopolk near the town of Skole.

Geology, ecology

Geologically, the mountain is formed from layered sandstones and shales.^[1] It is situated on the territory of the Skole Beskids National Nature Park.^[2]

Fun facts

• Parashka is the highest peak, which lies entirely in the Lviv region.
• In good weather from the top of Parashka you can see the nearby village of Korchyn, as well as the cities of Stryy, Mykolayiv (cement plant), and even Lviv (90 km).

External links

• Parashka, Mount
• Mount Parashka

Notes and References

1. http://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages%5CP%5CA%5CParashkaMount.htm Parashka, Mount
2. Web site: National Nature Park Skole Beskids. Official Park Site. uk. January 10, 2019.