Today is celebrated 72nd anniversary of the city liberation from fascist invaders. USPU delegation headed by rector, professor Oleksandr Besludniy participated in flowers laying upon to Obelisk of Fame in Uman on the purpose of commemorating soldiers, perished by invaders during liberation of Motherland, who gave their life for those who were lucky to come back home.

The university administration and students commemorated perished by a minute of silence. Fair memory and eternal fame to heroes!

Our veterans presented their stories about the war, which is a live history for future generations, example of self-sacrifice for the Motherland. Historic recollections are like mirror of national spirit, and heroes-liberators should live in our memories and hurts of generations!

It is a pleasure to say that the youth was interested by veterans present at the event. Their congratulations raised spirit of former soldiers, and the common photo (we want to believe) will be a relay race of memories. Today’s generation remembers that the Motherland’s freedom is paid by millions of lives of our fellow countrymen who have defended honour and liberty of the country during war.

Reference.

Uman was emancipated owing to Uman-Botoshansk operation, putting an end to dark period of fascist occupation in life of Uman citizens.

Korsun’-Shevchenko’s battle was prolonged by Uman-Botoshansk operation of 2nd Ukrainian front, which gave an opportunity to set the South of the country free from Hitler’s occupants. The first stage of the operation was liquidation of Uman-Khrystynivka group. As a result of battles the Soviet troops went deep up to 45 km. They overcome mud carrying guns and ammunition. Uman roads under conditions of bad roads became a grave for German technologies and heavy armament.

2nd and 5th tank troops and 52nd general military army came up to Uman in the evening of the 9th of March. 881st artillery regiment and 3rd tank regiment came into the city near New Uman area. But they were not first to come. 8th tank Guard’s company, leaded by lieutenant V. Melnykov, liberated the city first. Among the heroes were also Borysenko, Sanachev, Tyschyk, Smirnov.

For their courage during liberation of the city 26 officers received a rank of Hero of Soviet Union.

In the battle for Uman 20 000 enemies were killed and 2 500 were captured. For liberation of Uman district died 6000 soldiers, for Uman liberation – 455 soldiers.

On March 10 Uman was lapsed to Soviet forces.