Turiisk Explained

Turiisk
Native Name:Турійськ
Native Name Lang:uk
Settlement Type:Rural settlement
Pushpin Map:Ukraine Volyn Oblast#Ukraine
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Volyn Oblast##Location in Ukraine
Coordinates:51.0833°N 56°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Ukraine
Subdivision Type1:Oblast
Subdivision Name1:Volyn Oblast
Subdivision Type2:Raion
Subdivision Name2:Kovel Raion
Subdivision Type3:Hromada
Subdivision Name3:Turiisk settlement hromada
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:5808
Population As Of:2022
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Turiisk (uk|Турійськ) is a rural settlement in Volyn Oblast, western Ukraine. It is located in the historic region of Volhynia. It is located in Kovel Raion. Population: 5,432 (2024 estimate);[1]

History

During World War II, in 1942,[2] Jews of the village were murdered by an Einsatzgruppen assisted by auxiliary police in a mass execution.[3] [4]

Until 26 January 2024, Turiisk was designated urban-type settlement. On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Turiisk became a rural settlement.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://rada.info/upload/users_files/04333052/c926b7a42bcb262e06bb76e3271b36f5.pdf
  2. Web site: המכון הבין-לאומי לחקר השואה - יד ושם.
  3. Web site: Yahad - in Unum.
  4. Web site: AfterMarket.pl :: Domain moreshet.pl .
  5. News: Что изменится в Украине с 1 января . glavnoe.in.ua . ru. 1 January 2024.