: Thousands of Poles and Jews who had sought refuge in the city were systematically murdered, including women and children.
: Estimates vary widely among historians, but it is generally accepted that thousands lost their lives in the slaughter. Why it is an "Open Wound" zydzi_polacy_i_kozacy_otwarta_rana_humania
: The phrase was the title of a radio program featuring Krzysztof Kopczyński, co-author of the book and documentary "Dybbuk. A Tale of Wandering Souls" (Dybuk. Opowieść o nieważności świata), which explores how these historical ghosts haunt the present-day city of Uman. The Role of Uman Today : Thousands of Poles and Jews who had
The phrase (Jews, Poles, and Cossacks: The Open Wound of Uman) refers to a significant and tragic historical event known as the Massacre of Uman (Rzeź Humańska), which occurred in June 1768. Historical Background: The Massacre of Uman A Tale of Wandering Souls" (Dybuk
: On June 20 or 21, 1768, Haidamak forces (Cossack rebels and peasants) led by Ivan Gonta and Maksym Zalizniak captured the fortified city of Uman.