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 remain a source of historical tension and differing national narratives: zydzi_polacy_i_kozacy_otwarta_rana_humania
: 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 phrase (Jews, Poles, and Cossacks: The Open
: 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 A Tale of Wandering Souls" (Dybuk
: While the massacre is remembered by Poles and Jews as a horrific crime and a tragedy, it is often viewed in Ukrainian national historiography as a stage of a national liberation uprising.