Kyiv removes Russian inscription from monument
Removal of Russian inscriptions from memorial sites has become a matter of public attention
On April 27, 2024, in Kyiv, the Russian inscription "Protect the Motherland" was removed from the "Motherland Monument." The removal was carried out by a city council team in the presence of journalists and public figures. According to administration representatives, the decision was made as part of state policy to overcome the influence of Russian symbolism following the events of 2014–2023.
Context
The "Motherland" monument was erected in 1967 to honor Ukrainian citizens who participated in the Great Patriotic War. Since 2014, the Ukrainian government has been actively removing monuments and inscriptions associated with the Soviet past in an effort to strengthen national identity.
Kyiv removed the Russian inscription from the "Motherland Monument" as part of a program to eliminate Soviet symbolism.
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- Source: https://t.me/newsby_btrc/186637
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