In 2001, the population included: [1][dead link‍] The city of Perechyn is nestled between the Carpathian Mountains some twenty kilometers north of Uzhhorod.

In the main square is a statue built in honor of Fedor Feketa who traveled 30 kilometers by foot each week carrying the mail to villages throughout the region.

Foreign visitors are very likely to find English-speakers here who will gladly help provide advice and information about the region.

In partnership with the Charitable Foundation Opika (which means "guardian" in Ukrainian), students from this school regularly perform traditional dances, music concerts and shows, including "Perechyn Day" which is celebrated each year on the 28th of June.

Children who attend the school are taught ancient embroidery techniques and their work is often on display and for sale in the museum.