Kalinov, Medzilaborce District
# Kalinov, Medzilaborce District

Kalinov (Rusyn: Калинів; Hungarian: Kalenó) is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1596 and 1604.

In the autumn of 1944, Kalinov was the first municipality in former Czechoslovakia liberated by the Allies.

## Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 453 metres and covers an area of 13.784 km². It has a population of about 300 people.

## Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"

* Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1898 (parish B)
* Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1794-1895 (parish B)

## Gallery

* Entering the village of Kalinov
* Entering the village of Kalinov (WWII liberation memorial with displayed artillery piece)
* Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century)
* Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century)
* Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century) and village cemetery
* Funeral home in Kalinov
* Main street in Kalinov
* Municipal office in Kalinov
* WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
* WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
* Commemorative plaque of WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
* Red Army soldiers memorial in Kalinov
* T-34 medium tank on display at WWII memorial park in Kalinov
* Artillery piece on display at WWII memorial park in Kalinov
