Ozhenyn

Ozhenyn,, is a village in Ukraine in the Ostroh Raion, Rivne Oblast. It is the site of Ostroh railway station, on the Kovel – Koziatyn line. Until the 1930s it was called "Ożenin". The city of Ostroh is 14km distant from the station.

Landmarks

Mansion and estate – Until the end of the 19th century, there was an ancient manor house owned by the Jełowicki family, in whose possession it had been for seven generations. It was set amidst opulent parkland featuring an avenue of centenarian linden trees. In 1927 Witold Jełowicki, jurist and judge, died on his Ożenin estate.

Notable people

Antonina Niemiryczowa née Jełowicka, Polish baroque poet and translator, was born on the Ożenin family estate