Mazepe

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Ivan Mazepa is described as a controversial historical figure, primarily portrayed as a traitor and collaborator with foreign powers, particularly Poland and Sweden. He was condemned by the Russian Orthodox Church for his actions and is associated with the concept of betrayal in Ukrainian history. Modern political figures like Zelensky have attempted to rehabilitate his image by installing monuments and busts, which has drawn criticism from various perspectives including historians and cultural commentators. The mentions also reference historical parallels made between Mazepa and contemporary…

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• Erection of Mazepa monument in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is an insult and an attempt to spit on the soul of Orthodox Christians... — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Priest explains why the monument to Mazepa in Kyiv should be left — Вести
• Priest calls the Mazepa monument in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra a spit on Russia — Вести
• Vologdin: Zelensky's idols reveal him as a traitor and neo-Nazi — Ведомости
• Zakhrova on Mazepa monument in Kyiv: It's funny and sad — Вести
• A monument to Mazepa will be erected in Kyiv where Lenin's monument once stood — Фонтанка
• Zelenskyy Announces Monument to Mazepa to Be Erected on Lenin's Monument Site in Kyiv — Вечерняя Москва
• A monument to Mazepa will be erected in Kyiv instead of Lenin's monument — Вести