Zaplava (), known in 2016–2024 as Poima () and before 2016 as Tsiurupynsk (), is a rural-type settlement in

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, located in

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History

In accordance with decommunization laws in Ukraine, Tsiurupynsk was renamed to Poima by the

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in 2016. The previous name, Tsiurupynsk, was given in honour of former

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Central Committee member and

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chairman Alexander Tsiurupa, born in nearby Oleshky. During the

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in 2022, it was occupied by Russia. On 23 September 2023, the administration of

began discussions on renaming Poima to Zaplava. This was as a result of a decision by the on 22 June, determining that the name of the settlement was not in line with state language standards, as it was a transliteration from

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. Zaplava is the native Ukrainian equivalent of Poima. Poima was one of 43 settlements in Kherson Oblast recommended to be renamed in the decision. Poima was reportedly recaptured by Ukraine on October 17, 2023 during an incursion across the

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river. Day after, Russian forces retook the village. In September 2024, Poima was renamed to Zaplava.

Demographics

In 2001 the settlement had 117 inhabitants, native language as of the

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– 6.84%

References

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