Beršinen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Grünbirken.
The place is now abandoned and the area belongs to Russian Federation.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berszienen | German Empire | Insterburg | 1914 |
| Berschienen, Ksp. Pelleningken | German Empire | Insterburg | 1936 |
| Grünbirken | German Empire | Insterburg | 1939 |
| Beršinen | Under Soviet administration | Kaliningrad | 1945 |
| - aufgelassen - | Russian Federation | Černjahovsk | 1992 |