Hlynsk (Ukrainian: Глинськ) is a village of Romny Raion, Sumy Oblast. The village is administered by its own rural council. The population is about 1.2 thousand. The settlement is known for its ties with Mamai's descendants and representatives of the Glinski family. Until the 19th century it was a city with its own rathaus.
Geography
The village is located on the banks of the Sula River which is a tributary of the Dnieper River. The village is located between two hydrological zakazniks (preserves), Andryashivka-Hudyma (established in 1977) and Bilovoda (established in 1980).
History
The first historical mention of Hlynsk comes from 1320. During the 15th century it belonged to the princely Glinski (Hlynsky) family. In 1680 the town became part of Lubny Regiment. Remains of historical fortifications from those times can be found in the area. During the Soviet period Hlynsk served as a raion centre.[1]
Historical landmarks
- St Nicholas church (built in 1790s by Sotnik Kryzhanovsky) revived in 1989
- Ruins of a fortress
Gallery
Remains of the historical fort in Hlynsk
Saint Nicholas Church
Common grave of Civil War victims
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References
- Енциклопедія українознавства. Словникова частина (ЕУ-II). Vol. 1. 1993. pp. 386–390.
External links
- Hlynsk on The History of Cities and Villages of the Ukrainian SSR
- Profile at the Verkhovna Rada website
- St.Nicholas Church website
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