Zhashkiv. Vacation

Zhashkiv - the regional center of Cherkassy region. Founded the city in the first half of the XVII century .. The first written mention of Zhashkiv dated 16 October 1636. Through the city flows the Torch. Population over 14 thousand inhabitants. 
An interesting fact is the presence in underground tunnels. There is a version that the dungeons Zhashkova can get to Uman.
In Zhashkov is a historical museum.
The city is known for its market animals (cattle), which is the largest in Europe. 
In Zhashkov born:
- Dokia Gumenna - writer;
- Leo Omelchenko - chess;
- Samuel Kramer - is known Orientalist, shumeroloh, and more.