The Cherkasy Region (Cherkashchyna) has a long history and culture and is full of bright events of the present time.
Cherkashchyna with the population of one and a half million inhabitants is situated in the center of Ukraine. The name of the region is associated with the history of the Ukrainian people. There was time when Ukrainians were called “cherkasy”.
Cherkashchyna is our native land. There are many thrilling songs and poems composed about the unique beauty of Shevchenko’s land, one of the most picturesque places of Ukraine. Cherkasy land is rich and famous for its steppes, dense forests, young holts, gardens, quickly flowing silver rivers, clear lakes, the grand Dnieper-Slavuta.
Welcome to Cherkashchyna and you’ll understand its historical spirit, admire the steep slopes of the Dnieper, feel the friendliness and hospitality of the inhabitants of the Cherkasy Region.
Cherkashchyna is not only the geographical center of Ukraine. It’s the heart of our state, its spiritual center, where the glorious history was created.
Cherkashchyna is the land of plenty. It has mighty forests, wide steppes, green hills, wheat fields, blue picturesque lakes and the Dnieper, fertile soils and mineral wealth. But the greatest treasure of the Region is people, skillful in work and brave in battle.
This site will help you get acquainted with the picturesque Cherkashchyna.
