: 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
: 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. zydzi_polacy_i_kozacy_otwarta_rana_humania
The massacre was the peak of the , a massive Cossack and peasant uprising in Right-bank Ukraine against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. : The phrase was the title of a
: Thousands of Poles and Jews who had sought refuge in the city were systematically murdered, including women and children. The Role of Uman Today : On June
Today, Uman is globally recognized as a pilgrimage site for , who visit the grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. This adds a layer of modern coexistence and complexity to a city still scarred by its 18th-century "open wound".
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