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The Doukhobor Gazetteer - Search Details
Lyubovnoye
In 1899, Doukhobors from Tiflis, Russia established the village of Pozirayevka (Позираевка) on Kamsack Creek in the present Kamsack district of Saskatchewan. The name is derived from the Old Russian term pozirit' meaning "to observe" or "to watch" and may refer to the spiritual vigilance of the Doukhobors or to the village site, which affords a panoramic view of the surrounding area. In 1902, Doukhobor leader Peter “Lordly” Verigin renamed the village Lyubovnoye (Любовное) meaning “loving” in Russian. According to one tradition, the villagers could not get along amongst themselves; therefore, Verigin moved three very devout families dedicated to communal living into the village, whom through their exemplary conduct and patience, influenced the rest of the village to live in love and harmony, hence the name. Another tradition suggests Verigin renamed the village because it was the only one to welcome the Sons of Freedom with loving kindness and compassion when they trekked from village to village on their apostolic mission. The village was abandoned by 1920 as villagers relocated to individual homesteads or to British Columbia. (1905 pop. 150) [SE23, NE13-29-33-W1]
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