Zmiyivka, Kherson Oblast

Zmiyivka (Ukrainian: Зміївка, pronounced [z⁽ʲ⁾m⁽ʲ⁾iˈjiu̯kɐ]; Swedish: Gammalsvenskby), is a village in Beryslav Raion, within Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. It belongs to Beryslav urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine.[1]

Zmiyivka
Зміївка (uk)
Village
Coat of arms of ZmiyivkaЗміївка (uk)
Coat of arms
Country Ukraine
Oblast Kherson
Raion Beryslav
Population
2,759

Zmiyivka is known for its Old Swede community which was established there in the 18th century after they were deported from Dagö Island following the Russian annexation of Estonia.

References
  1. "Бериславская городская громада" (in Russian). Портал об'єднаних громад України.

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