Gukovo () is a mining town in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located close to the border with Ukraine. Population: Geography At , Gukovo is the highest elevated town in Rostov Region. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Gukovo Urban Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban okrug status. Sports Gukovo is home to one of the few rally-racing clubs in the south of Russia. References Notes Sources External links Official website of Gukovo Gukovo Business Directory Cities and towns in Rostov Oblast Monotowns in Russia