# Donetsk Christian University
**Wikidata**: [Q4166263](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4166263)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/donetsk-christian-university

## Summary
Donetsk Christian University is a higher education institution located in Donetsk, Ukraine. Established in 1991, it operates as a university offering academic further education and is recognized in national and international academic directories.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Location**: Donetsk, Ukraine (Street Address: проспект Ильича, 106-а)
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 48.02, Longitude 37.887
- **Type**: University (Instance of: University)
- **Aliases**: ДХУ, Донецкий Христианский Университет
- **Academic IDs**: 
  - ISNI: 000000040377233X
  - GRID ID: grid.501588.1
  - ROR ID: 05jwhr041
  - Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1226g9db
- **Digital Footprint**: 
  - OpenStreetMap Way ID: 61041202
  - Wikimedia Sitelink Count: 2 (Languages: Russian, Ukrainian)
  - Facebook: donetsk.christian.university

## FAQs
### When and where was Donetsk Christian University established?
The university was founded in 1991. It is physically located in the city of Donetsk, Ukraine, specifically at 106-a Ilicha Avenue.

### What academic and digital identifiers are associated with the university?
The institution is indexed under several academic and knowledge systems, including the Global Research Identifier Database (GRID) as `grid.501588.1`, the Research Organization Registry (ROR) as `05jwhr041`, and has an International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI) of `000000040377233X`.

### How is the university referenced on mapping and social platforms?
On OpenStreetMap, the university is identified by Way ID `61041202`. It maintains a social media presence via its Facebook handle `donetsk.christian.university`.

## Why It Matters
Donetsk Christian University serves as a specific instance of higher education within Ukraine, contributing to the academic landscape of the Donetsk region. Its inclusion in rigorous academic databases like GRID and ROR validates its status as a recognized institution for further education. As an establishment founded in 1991, it represents a distinct educational entity operating within the geopolitical context of Ukraine, monitored by WikiProject Ukraine for data quality on Wikimedia platforms.

## Notable For
- **Academic Verification**: Possession of verified ISNI, GRID, and ROR identifiers confirms its standing in the global academic community.
- **Geospatial Data**: Precise geolocation coordinates (48.02, 37.887) allow for exact mapping of the campus facilities.
- **Cultural Presence**: Known by its Russian name "Донецкий Христианский Университет" and abbreviation "ДХУ", maintaining a regional linguistic identity.

## Body
### Location and Address
Donetsk Christian University is situated in Ukraine, specifically within the city of Donetsk. The precise street address is listed as проспект Ильича, 106-а (Ilicha Avenue, 106-a). Geographically, the institution is positioned at latitude 48.02 and longitude 37.887. This location data corresponds with its record in OpenStreetMap (Way ID: 61041202) and places it on Ilicha Avenue.

### History and Classification
The institution was established in 1991. Structured knowledge sources classify it as an "instance of" a **university**, which defines it as an academic institution for further education. It is featured on Wikipedia in both Russian and Ukrainian languages, reflecting its regional significance.

### Identifiers and External Links
The university maintains a distinct presence across various knowledge graphs and academic registries:
- **Academic Registries**: It is listed in the Global Research Identifier Database with the ID `grid.501588.1` and in the Research Organization Registry with the ID `05jwhr041`. Its International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI) is `000000040377233X`.
- **Search and Knowledge Graphs**: The Google Knowledge Graph ID for the entity is `/g/1226g9db`.
- **Social Media**: The university operates a Facebook page identified by the handle `donetsk.christian.university`.
- **Wikimedia Commons**: An image of the university is available via the file `Донецкий_христианский_университет.jpg`.

## References

1. [Source](http://www.dcu.org.ua/)
2. GRID Release 2019-02-17