title: Astei
text: # Astei
  
  Astei (Ukrainian: Астей, Hungarian: Asztély) is a village (a selo) in the Berehove Raion (district) of Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine. It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) from the district center Berehove and is located on Highway M24. In the immediate vicinity of the village is the Luzhanka border checkpoint on the border with Hungary.
  
  ## History
  
  Astei was first mentioned in 1492. From the 14th to 17th centuries, the village was owned by various feudal lords. In 1566 the village, was subjected to a devastating raid by the Crimean Tatars. In 1946, by decree of the Soviet Ukrainian authorities, the village of Astei was renamed Luzhanka. In 1991, its historic name was restored.
  
  