Paballen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Werfen (Ostpr.).
The place is now called Višnëvoe * and belongs to Russian Federation.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paballen | German Empire | Tilsit-Ragnit | 1938 |
| Werfen (Ostpr.) | German Empire | Tilsit-Ragnit | 1939 |
| Paballen | Under Soviet administration | Kaliningrad | 1945 |
| Višnëvoe * | Russian Federation | Černjahovsk | 1992 |