Cherkasy region - the heart of Ukraine. It is rich in natural resources, significant historical and cultural potential, the wealth of architectural and archaeological sites. Cherkasy region has many historical and cultural sites that reflect different stages of the history and culture of the region, the life and activities of famous people.
National Reserve "Homeland Taras Shevchenko" established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 25 March 1992 as the State Historical and Cultural Reserve "Homeland Taras Shevchenko" based on immovable monuments of cultural heritage.
Up to 60 years of Cherkassy and 200 - anniversary of Taras Shevchenko held a conference "Cherkasy - Taras land: from the beginnings to the present day", organized by the Faculty of Social and psyholohichnoyiosvity in 401 audience.
Librarians Reading Room number 2 prepared two exhibitions on the topic "Cherkasy region! In his native country's decoration, Land Taras immortal! " In the present book exhibitions demonstrated as works of different years starting , from late 20th of XX century, and separately published works: prose, poetry, drama and translation in English and Russian. In these books describes the influence of the artist's work on the formation of the idea of Ukrainian statehood, reveals the power and majesty of Taras‘ words.
For the first time in the context of general developments explored in detail the history of Shevchenko's edge. Presented the history of the region from ancient times to the formation of Cherkassy region. It contained material and illustrations from the history of Cherkasy: Article exploration of local history and famous people, the history of towns and villages , chronicle local history events.