Small Vinkivtsi lies on the steep banks of the Kalius River. The city was first mentioned in 1493. Later it was owned by various Polish families, and a representative of one of them, whose name is Sofia Zamikhovska, widow of the Voivode of Podillya Stanisław Lanckoroński, founded a monastery of the Franciscan Order in the city. In 1863, another owner of Vinkivtsi, Karol Kosielski, built a palace here in the style of an Italian villa. As a matter of fact, this palace is almost the only ancient monument in the city.
- Vinkove village council, 15 Soborna Ukrayiny Street Geolocation
The history of the "Made in Kolys" Local History Room began in 2016 in a small room that housed only a few of its first exhibits. Over the years, the collection grew so significantly that the original space became too small. As a result, in 2023, the exhibition was moved to a larger hall, where it remains today. The collection now includes more than 300 exhibits.The exhibition features traditional embroidered shirts, clay pottery, wooden furniture, household items, woven runners, tablecloths, paintings, carpets, and many other objects that tell the story of everyday life in Ukrainian families of past generations.One of the most remarkable exhibits is a unique wedding shirt embroidered in 1890. This shirt is a treasured family heirloom and one of the most valuable pieces in the collection.Another highlight of the Local History Room is its impressive collection of clay jugs. Today, the collection consists of 88 jugs of various shapes and sizes.
Amid the picturesque landscapes of Podillya, on the left bank of the Ushytsia River in the village of Velykyi Oleksandriv, stands one of the region’s most mysterious landmarks - Marusia’s Rock. This scenic site attracts visitors not only with its natural beauty but also with the legends that local residents have carefully preserved and passed down from generation to generation.From the top of Marusia’s Rock, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Hamarnia valley and the winding Ushytsia River below.Marusia’s Rock is best known for the legends associated with it. One of them tells the story of a beautiful young woman named Marusia who, during the Tatar invasions, refused to surrender to the invaders. Fleeing from the Janissaries, she hid in caves near the cliff. According to local tradition, the site was named in her honour.Another legend, especially cherished by the local community, portrays Marusia as a strong and fearless female leader. At the head of a band of brave companions, she fought against injustice by attacking wealthy landowners and distributing the spoils among the poor. In local folklore, Marusia has become a symbol of freedom, justice, and an indomitable spirit.Today, Marusia’s Rock remains a place where history and legend intertwine. Everyone who climbs to its summit discovers not only the spectacular landscapes of Podillya but also a piece of the spirit and cultural heritage of the Vinkivtsi region.
Velykyi Oleksandriv village, Halyna Korzhak (29 Travneva Street; tel. +380967849477) by prior order.
- 450 g of yeast
- 10 kg of flour
- 2 kg of sugar
- 40 eggs
- 750 g of honey
- 1,5 l of oil
- 750 g of butter
- 500 g of yeast
- 3 l of milk
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- vanilla
- cinnamon
Make dough (200 g of yeast, 1.5 l of milk, a little sugar). When the dough rises, add butter, eggs, honey, sugar, remaining yeast and milk, flour, 750 g of oil, vanilla and cinnamon.
Knead the dough thoroughly.
Put the dough in a mold, bake it in the oven for two hours, checking if it’s done with a long pointed wooden stick.