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The title suggests that the events of 1768 remain a source of historical tension and differing national narratives:
: 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 zydzi_polacy_i_kozacy_otwarta_rana_humania
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 The title suggests that the events of 1768
: 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. The Role of Uman Today The phrase (Jews,
: Estimates vary widely among historians, but it is generally accepted that thousands lost their lives in the slaughter. Why it is an "Open Wound"
The massacre was the peak of the , a massive Cossack and peasant uprising in Right-bank Ukraine against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
: Thousands of Poles and Jews who had sought refuge in the city were systematically murdered, including women and children.













