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Hlynsk, Romny Raion

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Hlynsk, Romny Raion

Hlynsk (Ukrainian: Глинськ) is a village of Romny Raion, Sumy Oblast. The village is administered by own rural council. The population is about 1.5 thousands. The settlement is known for its ties with Mamai descendants and representatives of Glinski family. Until 19th century it was a city and contain own rathaus.

Contents

Map of Hlyns'k, Sumska, Ukraine

Geography

The village is located on the banks of Sula River which is a tributary of Dnieper River. The village is located between two hydrological zakazniks (preserves) Andryashivka-Hudyma (established in 1977) and Bilovoda (established in 1980).

Historical landmarks

  • St Nicholas church (built in 1790s by Sotnik Kryzhanovsky) revived in 1989
  • Ruins of a fortress
  • References

    Hlynsk, Romny Raion Wikipedia


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