Zmiivka

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]

For the village in Luhansk Oblast, see Zmiivka, Luhansk Oblast.
Zmiivka
Зміївка (uk)
Village
Coat of arms of ZmiivkaЗміївка (uk)
Coat of arms
Country Ukraine
Oblast Kherson Oblast
Raion Beryslav
Population
2,759

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.

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

46.8703°N 33.5831°E / 46.8703; 33.5831

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