Uman
Sign in to saveUman (, , , ) is a city in Cherkasy Oblast, central Ukraine. It is located to the east of Vinnytsia. Located in the east of the historical region of Podolia, the city rests on the banks of the Umanka River. Uman serves as the administrative center of Uman Raion (district). It hosts the administration of Uman urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. Population:
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Uman is a city in central Ukraine located in Cherkasy Oblast, serving as the administrative center for its surrounding district and local government. The city sits on the Umanka River in the historical Podolia region and functions as an important administrative hub for the area.
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- Cherkasy Oblast
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- 1616
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- Polish rule
- Russian and Soviet rule
- Independent Ukraine
- Demographics
- Economy
- Jewish community
- Jewish cemetery
- Pilgrimage to Rebbe Nachman's grave
- Sports and facilities
- WFC Pantery Uman
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- Science and education
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- Twin towns – sister cities
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Uman (, , , ) is a city in Cherkasy Oblast, central Ukraine. It is located to the east of Vinnytsia. Located in the east of the historical region of Podolia, the city rests on the banks of the Umanka River. Uman serves as the administrative center of Uman Raion (district). It hosts the administration of Uman urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. Population:
Among Ukrainians, Uman is known for its mention in Taras Shevchenko's longest poem, Haidamaky ("The Haidamaks", 1841). The city is also a pilgrimage site for Breslov Hasidic Jews and a major center of gardening research containing the dendrological park Sofiyivka and the University of Gardening.
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