1979 Soviet Second League, Zone 2

1979 Football Championship of Ukrainian SSR was the 49th season of association football competition of the Ukrainian SSR, which was part of the Soviet Second League in Zone 2. The season started on 31 March 1981.

The 1979 Football Championship of Ukrainian SSR was won by Kolos Nikopol.

The "Ruby Cup" of Molod Ukrayiny newspaper (for the most scored goals) was received by Avanhard Rivno.

Promoted teams

 * Metalurh Dniprodzerzhynsk – Champion of the Fitness clubs competitions (KFK) (debut)
 * Okean Kerch – Third place runner-up of the Fitness clubs competitions (KFK) (returning after 10 seasons)

Renamed teams

 * Nyva Vinnytsia was called Lokomotyv Vinnytsia
 * Avtomobilist Tiraspol was called Start Tiraspol

Top goalscorers
The following were the top ten goalscorers.