Hlybochok, Khmelnytskyi Oblast


Hlybochok is a village in Ukraine, part of the Nova Ushytsia settlement hromada within the Kamianets-Podilskyi Raion of Khmelnytskyi Oblast. To the north, Hlybochok borders the village of Kapustiany; to the east lies Ivanivka; to the south, Antonivka. To the west is Mynkivtsi.

Symbolism

Coat of arms

A golden shield is divided into two parts. In the upper green section is a yellow church, symbolizing the Christian faith. In the blue wavy section, a silver swan swims, representing the village's bodies of water, where many of these birds once lived.

Flag

A rectangular banner consists of two parts. The upper half of the flag is green, the lower half is blue. In the upper right corner, two acorns with leaves are depicted, symbolizing strength and prosperity. The blue color represents the village's ponds.

History

The village of Hlybochok was founded in a deep ravine. People lived in the area since the ancient Stone Age, as well as the Bronze and Iron Ages, evidenced by archaeological findings.
Between 1242 and 1255, Mongol-Tatar hordes led by Batu passed through the area.
During the war of 1648–1654 led by Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, significant battles took place in the surrounding forests.
The Orthodox Church was a major landowner in the village. A church in Hlybochok is mentioned in historical documents from 1740. In 1775, a new three-dome church was built. In 1882, during repairs, the domes were removed and a bell tower was added. It was consecrated in honor of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki. Today, an Orthodox church stands on this site.
By the end of the 19th century, Hlybochok was densely populated. The main occupations of the villagers were agriculture and animal husbandry. They also practiced beekeeping and gardening.
The villagers suffered from Stalinist repressions and the Holodomor of 1932–33.
Since 1991, it has been part of independent Ukraine.
On 20 August 2015, as part of the local council consolidation reform, the village joined the Nova Ushytsia settlement hromada. Prior to this, local governance was carried out by the Kapustiany Village Council.
Before the administrative reform of 19 July 2020, the village belonged to Nova Ushytsia Raion, after which it became part of Kamianets-Podilskyi Raion.

Cultural heritage sites

  • St. Demetrius Church, active, built in 1903.

Population

According to the 1897 census, 1,015 people lived in Hlybochok.
The population was 408 in 2001.
As of 2015, the village had 354 residents.

Notable people