History

Roztoky is located on both banks of the Bilya Tysa River, 6 kilometers from Rakhiv. In the village, the Berendey Stream merges with the Bilya Tysa River.

Subdivisions

Nearly every part of the village or hamlet has its own name, including: Usti-Riky, Mezhyryky, Pelekhoya, Yankivka, Kryvyy, Medvedytsia, Mereshir, Arshytsi, Berendey, Shtyviora, Tyshchora, and Hrehit.

History

The first historical references to the area date back to 1651. According to legend, the village was founded by fishermen who used water branches (locally called rostoky) to create channels for catching fish.

Religious Sites

There are three churches in the village, two of which are Orthodox:

The Church of St. Elijah (Illiyivska).
The Church of St. George (Heorhiyivska).

Additionally, there is a Greek Catholic Church of St. Michael and the Orthodox Monastery of St. Seraphim of Sarov, located high in the mountains in the Tyshchora tract. This monastery is one of the highest-altitude religious sites in Ukraine.

St. Elijah's Church

A wooden Church of the Prophet Elijah was built in 1925 (some sources suggest 1929) by local craftsmen Stepan Kokish and Yovnash.

The church was built in a "mid-Hutsul" style, featuring side extensions along the elongated nave and a small tower topped with a spire and dome. The unique feature of this church was the additional towers with spires and domes over the side arms.

The wooden church burned down in 1976.

In 1984, a brick church was constructed, replicating the wooden church's design. In spring 1998, onion-shaped domes were added.

St. George's Church

The religious community and the Church of St. George were established in the Arshytsia area in 2003.

Education

On September 1, 2007, a newly constructed school opened in Roztoky, later reorganized as a secondary school (grades I-III).

Administrative Changes

Several former villages—Arshytsia, Svynarky, Berendey, Mezhyryka, Mereshir, and Usti-Riky—were merged with Roztoky by a decision of the Zakarpattia Regional Executive Committee (No. 155) on April 15, 1967. The first mention of these settlements dates back to the 19th century.

Roztoky continues to preserve its cultural and historical significance as a picturesque mountain village with deep-rooted traditions and unique landmarks.