Getcljak was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Götzlack.
The place is now called Krutoj Jar and belongs to Russian Federation.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Götzlack | German Empire | Bartenstein (Ostpr.) | 1939 |
| Getcljak | Under Soviet administration | Kaliningrad | 1945 |
| Krutoj Jar | Russian Federation | Pravdinsk | 1992 |