Merkinė

Lithuania / Vilniaus / Salcininkai /

The village in Šalčininkai district municipality. In 1769-1795 it was the capital of Paulava Republic, which was independent until Russians' annexation.
Paulava was ruled by the president (owner of Merkinė manor) and the Parliament of Paulava people. The first president of Paulava was P. Bžostauskas, who was a important reformist. In other words, Paulava Republic was a result of Europe's Reformation period.
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Coordinates:   54°27'29"N   25°28'12"E
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