The club was founded in 1925 as KHPZ Kharkov. In 1947 the name changed in Lokomotiv. A year later the club was first promoted to the highest class and was 12th of 18 clubs.
The following season Lokomotiv finished 16th but was relegated as a result of a reduction in competition. In 1953 and 1954 the club played in the highest class.
Two years later the name was changed in Avangard. In 1960 Avangard played in the highest class and got good results in a relegation followed in 1963. The current name was adopted in 1967.
The club which now fell away and only his doctorate in 1981 back to the highest class. More than one place in the middle was not there but the club was able to maintain in 1988 the cup was won and the club was able to start a European adventure that ended in the 1/8th finals.
In 1989 the 7th place achieved the best since the promotion. In 1991, Metalist shared for last. This was the last season in the Soviet Union, Ukraine became independent following.
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