Salizniak and Gonta memorial

The Salizniak and Gonta memorial features a monument structure dedicated to two leaders of the Ukrainian resistance against foreign control in the 18th century.

Maksym Zalizniak and Ivan Gonta led the Koliivshchyna uprising in 1768, mobilizing forces against the Polish nobility who maintained control over Ukrainian territories.

The memorial represents a significant phase in Ukrainian independence movements, marking the resistance against religious persecution and social oppression of Orthodox Christians.

Visitors can reach the memorial site at coordinates 48.7436238, 30.2306848, where they can learn about the Ukrainian struggle for independence through informational displays.

The monument stands as a testament to the Koliivshchyna rebellion, which influenced Ukrainian literature and became a symbol of resistance in national folklore.

GPS coordinates: 48.74362,30.23068

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:34