Zaporozhye Oak

자포리자(우크라이나어: Запоріжжя, 러시아어: Запорожье 자포로지예[*])는 우크라이나 남동부에 위치한 도시로, 자포리자주의 주도이며 면적은 79km2, 인구는 775,678명(2011년 기준)으로 우크라이나 제6의 도시이다. 인구밀도는 2,365.2명/km2이다. 드네프르 강과 접한다.

오스만 제국으로부터 남방영토를 보호하기 위해 예카테리나 2세 황제는 스텝 지대에 작은 요새를 건설할 것을 명령했는데, 이 도시는 그 요새로부터 시작되었다. 1921년까지의 이름은 알렉산드롭스크(러시아어: Александровск, 우크라이나어: Олександрівськ 올렉산드리우스크)였다.

 

Zaporozhye Oak - Zaporozhye
In Zaporozhye there is a unique oak, whose age is about 700 years old. The history of the tree is surrounded by a myriad of legends, "meetings" with legendary people and historical events.

Zaporizhzhya Oak was a witness to writing a letter from the Zaporozhians to the Turkish sultan, under his crown Taras Grigorievich Shevchenko read the poem "Catherine" about the sad fate of the peasants, and in 1648 under his powerful branches rested Bogdan Khmelnytsky.

New technologies also do not bypass the oak side. Recently, the oak has a QR-code on which it can be found on the Internet.
The height of the tree is 36 meters, the girth of the barrel is more than 6 meters and weighs approximately 60 tons.

Now the Zaporizhzhya oak is quietly dying. Since 2002, everything is possible to save the tree: metal supports have been installed, fortified soil sinks, wood is processed, and now it is planned to "conserve" it.

Around the tree grows "young generation" of the oaks of its branches, whose age is about 12 years. Also, young ducklings are already planted in 14 countries of the world!
In 2001, along with an oak, a historical and cultural complex was opened.

There is a chapel on its territory, Zaporizhzhya Cossacks performances of the Zaporizhzhya Spas Theater of Cossack Theater, as well as one of the Zaporozhye parks, which is an excellent place for rest and horseback riding.

Контакти

Ukraine, Zaporozhye, Taras Bulba street, 8

Область

Zaporozhye region

Other

Age: more than 700 years

Height: 36 meters

Diameter of a barrel: 6,5 meters

Crown Diameter: 43 meters

Complex "700-year-old oak Zaporozhye" Special pride of the Cossacks - a 700-year-old oak tree, which is an integral part of the historical and cultural complex, which is called "700-year-old oak Zaporozhye." It sought for centuries, millions of pilgrims: the Serbs, the Croats, the Khazars, Cumans, Hungarians, Iranians, Arameans, and many other nations. What you can see in the complex Although today oak shrunk considerably, its dimensions are impressive: the height of 36 meters, diameter of the crown - 43 m (as against 63 m in the period of "youth"), the girth of the trunk - about 6.5 m. The tree supports numerous extensions. Many historical and cultural significance of oak influenced the decision of the local authorities to build a complex "700-year-old oak Zaporozhye" in Zaporozhye, in conjunction with the opening of the 10th anniversary of Ukraine`s independence in 2001.

Read more at: https://ua.igotoworld.com/en/poi_object/67757_kompleks-700-letniy-zaporozhskiy-dub.htm

Complex "700-year-old oak Zaporozhye"

Legends Associated With Zaporozhye Oak

Zaporozhye oak is a rarity and one of the most important sights of the city, which at the moment is more than 700 years old. Let's get acquainted with him.

ZAPOROZHYE OAK: DESCRIPTION WITH PHOTO

The tree is located in the Upper Khortitsa area. Description of the Zaporozhye oak: the height of the tree is 36 m, the diameter of the crown is about 43 m, the trunk in the girth is 6 m, weight is approximately 60 t.

A little less than half a century ago the tree became a protected object, and 7 years ago (from 2010) received the title of "National tree of Ukraine".

For a long time, Nikifor Deikun was following the tree. He kept looking at the oak all the time, guarding and protecting him.

Scientists believe that the true age of the tree exceeds 9 centuries. The first and truthful information about the cult worship of the tree is found in the work of the chronicler of the IX century AD K. Porphyrogenitus. Archaeological research, which has been conducted quite recently, is proved by the statements mentioned in ancient manuscripts.

The territory of the rapids, the Lower Dnieper, the Azov Sea-Lukomorye is a peculiar homeland, thanks to which a large number of ethnic groups and cultures were formed. Aramaic, Iranian, Proto-Bulgarians, Croats, Hungarians, Khazars, Polovtsians - and this is not the whole list of peoples who at one time enjoyed themselves near the tree.

OAK PRESERVATION WORK

In connection with the increase in the level of groundwater, the root system was damaged, and the Zaporozhye oak (photo of the tree can be seen in the article) began to dry out gradually. The sight of the city has long been in a bad state. And about 20 years ago the tree was struck by lightning for the first time, a second hit occurred in 2015.

By decision of the city council in 2009, the territory of the complex is guarded by the All-Ukrainian Federation of Cossack martial arts called "Spas", which was founded and headed by AL Pritula.

At present, work is under way to preserve the tree, since only one branch remains alive. The staff of the center installed poles of metal to support the branches, treated the wood with preservatives, and also strengthened the subsiding soil.

ZAPOROZHYE OAK

The tree has always been one of the attractions of the Cossacks. Considering the great importance of this oak as a natural monument, the regional state administration assumed responsibility and on the holiday of the Independence Day of the country 16 years ago created the historical and cultural center "700-year-old Zaporozhye oak". In the implementation of this project, 22 different organizations of the Zaporozhye Territory participated and assisted. The Zaporizhzhrazhdanproekt institute was engaged in design and estimate documentation of the center. The construction of the cultural and historical memorial was due to financial support not from the country's budget, but with the help of the charitable foundation for the promotion of spirituality and culture "Zaporizhzhya shrines."

Legends associated with Zaporozhye oak (unansea.com)