Hypatian Codex
The settlement is first mentioned in the Hypatian Codex in 1147 as the important town of the Kyiv princedom. A significant part of Brahin's population traditionally was of Jewish descent. By the end of 19th century, 2,254 of 4,311 inhabitants were Jewish. During World War II, Brahin was under German occupation from 28 August 1941 to 23 November 1943. Many Jews in the area were killed by the German forces during that time: