Astei


Astei is a village in the Berehove Raion of Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine. It is located from the district center Berehove and is located on Highway M24. In the immediate vicinity of the village is the Luzhanka border checkpoint on the border with Hungary.

History

Astei was first mentioned in 1492. From the 14th to 17th centuries, the village was owned by various feudal lords. In 1566 the village, was subjected to a devastating raid by the Crimean Tatars. In 1946, by decree of the Soviet Ukrainian authorities, the village of Astei was renamed Luzhanka. In 1991, its historic name was restored.