Vikno, Horodenka Raion
Vikno (Ukrainian: Вікно, translated from Ukrainian as Window) is a Ukrainian village (from the 16th century to 17th century — market town) located in the Horodenka Raion (district) of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (province).
Vikno | |
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Ukrainian: Вікно | |
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Country | Ukraine |
Oblast | Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast |
Raion | Horodenka |
Population | 1,339 |
History
Founded in times of Galicia-Volhynia Kingdom. Strange name comes from a spring, which does not freeze even in winter. The first saved mention of Vikno in the historical sources — under 1453 year.
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