Special movement regime introduced in Uman for Rosh Hashanah celebrations
A special regime for entry, exit, and vehicle movement will be in effect in Uman from September 4 to 17 in connection with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, reported Head of Cherkasy Regional Military Administration Ihor Taburets.
From September 4 to 17, Uman will enforce a special regime for Rosh Hashanah celebrations, according to Ihor Taburets, Head of Cherkasy Regional Military Administration. Vehicle movement is restricted, with entry prohibited onto specific streets near the 'Standard Budivelny' LLC base, Horikhova Street, Pavlova Street, and other locations. An intensified checkpoint system will be in place at various entry points from the M-30 and M-05 highways.
Notably, only Hasidic pilgrims will be allowed to travel from the M-05 Kyiv-Odesa highway onto Vyzvolyteliv Street. During the pilgrimage period, the sale of certain items like alcoholic beverages, fireworks, knives, and pyrotechnics is banned in the pilgrimage neighborhood. Taburets urged residents and visitors to consider these restrictions.
Rosh Hashanah sees tens of thousands of Hasidic pilgrims visiting Uman each year to pay respects at the tomb of Rebbe Nachman. Despite Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia, the pilgrimage persists. In 2025, more than 35,000 pilgrims visited Uman for the occasion. However, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised against travel in 2026 due to the risks posed by Russia's aggression, including missile strikes, terror, sabotage, and provocations.
Pilgrims who ignore these warnings should be aware of restrictions on movement, curfews, increased patrolling, and bans on mass events, as violators may face enforcement measures.
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