Uman

Uman (a town in Cherkasy Oblast) is one of the ancient cities of Ukraine, well known as a cossack town, distinguished by its varied architecture, rich and interesting history, art workers and sincere inhabitants. The town has the most favorable and convenient geographical position for investments and development of business. Uman is situated in central Ukraine, at the intersection of the Karnenka and Umanka rivers. It has a current population of about 100 000 people.

Because of its location on a crossroads of two main transport arteries of the country, during old times of Slavic development and nowadays Uman has huge influence on economic and trade spheres.

Uman is known since 1616. It served as a fort constructed to protect local population against Tatar raids, as Cossack's location. In 1670-1674, Uman was a residence of Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine.

The town has very fertile ground and is surrounded by thousands of square miles of beautiful, flat farmlands. When driving by the countryside you will find many stalls of the local people selling the freshest fruit and vegetables.

In spite of small size of the town, there are two universities there. As you drive through the city, you will see large numbers of students milling about. Most students of Uman will walk where they want to be as it is very rare for students to own their own cars.

Most of the buildings in the city are very old. Reflecting perhaps, the invasion route that Ukraine has been throughout history, buildings took on a variety of appearances. Moorish, Gothic, Islamic, Medieval, and the least attractive, Soviet, are all represented in Uman’s buildings.

You will undoubtedly notice Uman’s hospitality. Inhabitants are very friendly and responsive in Uman, like in Ukraine in general.

One of Uman’s proudest landmarks is their magnificent Sofiyivsky Park. Sofiyivsky Park is over 200 years old. Lakes, waterfalls and streams dot the park, which hosts a huge variety of plant life and flocks of swans.

Uman has a huge selection of beautiful, comfortable hotels and it is the perfect place to go and relax and to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.