Rosh Hashanah 2023

According to an official statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Russia’s ongoing full-scale military aggression against Ukraine, the constant, massive missile strikes on Ukrainian settlements, civilian and transportation infrastructure, and the invaders’ continuous acts of sabotage and provocation make it impossible to guarantee the safety of foreign citizens on Ukrainian territory. 

If you decide to visit Uman despite these warnings, please be aware that a legal regime of martial law is in effect in Ukraine, which entails a number of additional regulations, including restrictions on freedom of movement, the imposition of a curfew, increased patrols, a ban on mass events and gatherings, and the use of coercive measures against individuals who fail to comply with the established restrictions.

To ensure your safety during your stay in Uman, strict restrictions will be in place:

Ban on mass gatherings (please refrain from forming crowds)

Restrictions on the pilgrimage area, with entry screening using metal detectors and queues to enter the area (similar to airport security checks)

Prohibition on the transport of weapons and explosives

Prohibition on the use of pyrotechnics

A ban on vehicles entering the pilgrimage area

Ban on the sale of alcohol

Prohibition on the sale of pyrotechnic devices, as well as air guns, knives, and toys that imitate weapons;

Implementation of a strict access control system in the pilgrimage area

PLEASE NOTE that when moving about on the streets and while in public places, you must carry a valid form of identification (passport).

PLEASE NOTE that a curfew is in effect from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.

It is prohibited to be on the streets or in other public places from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m., except when proceeding to a shelter during an air raid alert.

Violators of the curfew may face administrative penalties in the form of a fine, followed by forced deportation from Ukraine and a 3-year entry ban.

PLEASE NOTE that travel within Ukraine during the “curfew” period from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. is prohibited. The movement of vehicles not accompanied by Patrol Police or State Security Service vehicles may be restricted. For your convenience, please take these restrictions into account when planning your trip.