Ivanychi is an urban-type settlement in the southwest of Volyn, in Volodymyr Raion, the center of Ivanychivska community. About 6,500 people live here. Ivanychi is a railway station on the Sheptytskyi – Volodymyr line; it is close to Novovolynsk, Volodymyr, and the border with Poland.
History
The first mention of Ivanychi in documents dates back to 1545, when the village belonged to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After the Union of Lublin in 1569, it became part of Poland, and in 1629 there were 68 households here. In 1795, after the third partition of Poland, Ivanychi along with western Volyn became part of the Russian Empire. In 1899, the first parish school was opened — in 1911 it had 36 students.
During World War I, Ivanychi was occupied by Austro-German troops and remained under their control until the end of 1918. At the beginning of 1919, the settlement was briefly part of the Ukrainian People’s Republic, and then it passed to Poland. On 20 September 1939, it was occupied by Soviet troops.
What to see
The main attraction is the wooden Church of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste from the 18th–19th centuries, a fine example of Volyn wooden architecture. Nearby is the Pavlivskyi General Zoological Reserve, where wild animals and their habitats are protected.
When to go
Ivanychi is a quiet stop on the way from Lutsk to Novovolynsk and Volodymyr. The best time to visit is in spring and summer, when you can combine the settlement with a trip to Zymne Monastery and Ustyluh.
Nearby
Novovolynsk, Volodymyr, Ustyluh. More in the article Volodymyr Raion.
How to get there
Ivanychi is a railway station on the Sheptytskyi – Volodymyr line. Buses run from Lutsk and Volodymyr.
