Gremjačˈe was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Birken (Ostpr.).
The place is now called Gremjačˈe and belongs to Russian Federation.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Berschkallen | German Empire | Insterburg | 1938 |
| Birken (Ostpr.) | German Empire | Insterburg | 1939 |
| Gross Berškallen | Under Soviet administration | Kaliningrad | 1945 |
| Gremjačˈe | Russian Federation | Černjahovsk | 1992 |