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Skrino (Bulgarian: Скрино) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria. As of 2013 it has 66 inhabitants.




Geography


The village is located in the Ruen mountain, the northernmost part of the Vlahina mountain range.




History


Skrino is known under the same name since the 9th century, when it was part of the Bulgarian Empire. It is believed to have been the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, the patron of the Bulgarian people. The Ruen Monastery is situated nearby.




Famous people


Saint John of Rila (c. 878–946)




Honour


Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.




Citations

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Skrino
• Skrino Rocks
• John of Rila
• Boboshevo
• List of Antarctic and subantarctic islands
• Ruen Monastery
• Bulgarian toponyms in Antarctica (S)
• Church of St Demetrius, Boboshevo