Zmiyivka ( uk, Зміївка, ; sv, Gammalsvenskby), is a
village
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in
Beryslav Raion
Beryslav Raion ( uk, Бериславський район, ) is one of the five administrative raions (a ''district'') of Kherson Oblast in southern Ukraine. Its administrative center is located in the city of Beryslav. Its population was 55,97 ...
, within
Kherson Oblast,
Ukraine
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. It belongs to
Beryslav urban hromada, one of the
hromadas of Ukraine.
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
Villages in Beryslav Raion
Populated places on the Dnieper in Ukraine
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