Village Swaryn

Date: 2025-08-19    |    Tags: Swaryn

Swaryn is mentioned in the 16th century as Swaryczewicze in the Pinsk district of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1531 it is recorded in a deed of gift to Queen Bona.

Schubert map 1826-1840
Schubert map (1826–1840)
Military topographic map 1846-1863
Military topographic map (1846–1863)

In 1884 a cemetery chapel was built. Late 19th century sources mention about 86 houses and 443 inhabitants.

Archival records mention land disputes and estate documentation connected with the village.

One-verst map
One-verst map
Three-verst map
Three-verst map
WIG map
Polish WIG map (1921–1939)
KDWR map
German KDWR map
RKKA map
Red Army (RKKA) map

During the Second World War the village was affected by occupation, partisan activity and destruction. After the war it was rebuilt and continued development in the Soviet period.

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