Zmiivka Зміївка (uk) | |
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Village | |
Country | Ukraine |
Oblast | Kherson Oblast |
Raion | Beryslav Raion |
Hromada | Beryslav urban hromada |
Gammalsvenskby established | 1782 |
Schlangendorf established | 1804 |
Population | 2,759 |
Zmiivka (Ukrainian: Зміївка, pronounced [z⁽ʲ⁾m⁽ʲ⁾iˈjiu̯kɐ]), is a village in Beryslav Raion, within Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. It belongs to Beryslav urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine.[1]
Zmiivka is known for its Old Swede community of Gammalsvenskby which was established there in the 18th century after they were deported from Dagö Island following the Russian annexation of Estonia.