Maksym Zaliznyak oak tree

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The Maksym Zaliznyak oak tree is a natural monument in Ukraine. It is located near the Buda village in Cherkasy Raion of Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine, and cared for by the National Historical and Cultural Preserve "Chyhyryn". The tree took 3rd prize in the "National Tree of Ukraine" national competition in 2010. Being over 1,100 year old, it is one of the oldest and biggest trees in Ukraine and Europe. It is named after Maksym Zalizniak, a leader of the Koliivshchyna rebellion of haidamaks in 1768. Its trunk is 9 meters; its height is about 30 metres. ()

Local name: Дуб Максима Залізняка Coordinates: 49°6'38"N, 32°16'1"E

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CherkasyUkraine

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Maksym Zaliznyak oak tree – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Motroninskij monastir.

3.1 miN
Forts and castles
Motroninskij monastir
78 min walk • Motronin monastery of the Holy Trinity, Motroniński, Motreniński - Orthodox female monastery in the Cherkas Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, in the village of Melnyky.