Zmiivka, Kherson Oblast

Zmiivka (Ukrainian: Зміївка), (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]

Zmiivka
Зміївка (uk)
Village
Country Ukraine
Oblast Kherson
Raion Beryslav
Population
2,759

Zmiivka 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 Baltics.

References

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

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