Mlyniv Raion () was a former administrative division (

raion A raion (also spelt rayon) is a type of administrative unit of several post-Soviet states. The term is used for both a type of subnational entity and a division of a city. The word is from the French (meaning 'honeycomb, department'), and is c ...

) in

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of western

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. Its

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was the

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Mlyniv Mlyniv (; ) is a Populated places in Ukraine#Rural settlements, rural settlement in Rivne Oblast (oblast, province) in western Ukraine. Mlyniv was also formerly the administrative center of Mlyniv Raion, housing the district's local administrati ...

. The raion was abolished on 18 July 2020 as part of the administrative reform of Ukraine, which reduced the number of raions in Rivne Oblast to four. The territory of Mlyniv Raion was merged into

Dubno Raion Dubno Raion () is a raion (district) in Rivne Oblast in western Ukraine. Its administrative center is located in Dubno. Population: On 18 July 2020, as part of the administrative reform of Ukraine, the number of raions of Rivne Oblast was reduce ...

Geography and demographics

Before its abolition, Mlyniv Raion had an estimated population of 36,771 as of 2020.

Administrative reform

The administrative reform of Ukraine in 2020 aimed to streamline the local government structure by reducing the number of raions across the country. As a result, Mlyniv Raion ceased to exist, and its administrative functions and territory were transferred to

. The reform was part of Ukraine's broader decentralization initiative to strengthen local governance.

Historical significance

Mlyniv Raion was established in 1940 and served as an important administrative and cultural region in Rivne Oblast. It included several settlements with historical and cultural value. The region was also home to a notable Jewish community, whose history is preserved through various records.

Legacy

Despite its dissolution, the history and heritage of Mlyniv Raion remain integral to the cultural and administrative fabric of Rivne Oblast. The area continues to thrive under the governance of Dubno Raion, contributing to the region's social and economic development.

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