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We mapped places of residence from the 1649 Cossack Register. Most identified locations come from the Bila Tserkva and Bratslav regiments. Explore Cossack settlements and historical geography on Roots.
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Roots now has an interactive historical map. Explore places of birth and residence, filter records by database, and study the geography of ancestors, surnames, migrations, and local history.
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Research your roots online using various resources: roots.in.ua, Pra.in.ua, "Memorial", "Memory of the People", Gwar, FamilySearch and others.
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On the night of April 26, 1986, a tragedy occurred at the Chornobyl NPP. Hero liquidators who participated in extinguishing the fire and eliminating the consequences of the accident were awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.
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The series "Chernobyl" from HBO realistically showed the events of 1986. The article lists real liquidators who became the prototypes of the heroes of the series: Viktor Bryukhanov, Oleksandr Akimov, Anatoly Dyatlov, Leonid Toptunov.
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The new database of Chernobyl disaster liquidators on our website allows searches by various criteria. It's a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the 1986 events, aimed at preserving the memory of the heroes.
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Learn about the most popular Cossack surnames. We have researched archival databases and prepared for you the top 20 most common Cossack surnames. From Chornoy to Marchenko - discover the history of these famous surnames.
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List of colonels of the 1649 Zaporizhzhya Army registry, including Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, Tymosh Nosach, Martyn Nebaba, and others. Their contributions to the war of liberation and the significance of the registry for Ukrainian history are revealed.
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We've added the unique 1660 Sumy Regiment Register to our website. This document contains detailed lists of Cossacks, townspeople, and artillerymen, offering valuable insights into the history of Sloboda Ukraine. Explore it via the link provided.
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Our website now features a new database of rescuers who saved lives during the Holodomor. Discover their heroic stories and contribute to expanding the list.
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