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Why is there horseman on the stamp?
The horseman is Bohdan Khmelnytsky the 17th-century Ukrainian hetman who led the Cossack uprising against Polish rule. The city was originally called Proskuriv, but in 1954 it was renamed Khmelnytskyi in honor of Bohdan Khmelnytsky. He is a central historical figure in Ukraine, symbolizing freedom and national identity, which is why his name is attached to the city.
Why is there horseman on the stamp?
The horseman is Bohdan Khmelnytsky the 17th-century Ukrainian hetman who led the Cossack uprising against Polish rule. The city was originally called Proskuriv, but in 1954 it was renamed Khmelnytskyi in honor of Bohdan Khmelnytsky. He is a central historical figure in Ukraine, symbolizing freedom and national identity, which is why his name is attached to the city.