The village is located on the southern outskirts of Znamianka. The river Balka Orlova flows through its territory, named after the village of the same name founded by a Zaporozhian Cossack nicknamed Orel, which existed here at the beginning of the XVIII century, and in 1958, was annexed to Petrove. Now the entire valley of this river is called Orlova Balka. (lit. Orel's gorge).
History
As of 1886, 337 people lived in the village, there were 73 farmsteads, 3 shops, and a brick factory. 4 miles away, there was a railway station, a cafeteria, 3 benches, and an inn.
Photo of the village taken between 1907-1910
During the Holodomor of 1932-1933, at least 7 villagers died.
