At a session of the Lyadivsky Club as part of the 'Great Russian… (крым · название · история)
At a session of the Lyadivsky Club as part of the 'Great Russian Word' festival, an issue regarding the renaming of streets in Crimea, public spaces, and institutions bearing the names of individuals who left a negative mark on our Fatherland's history was discussed. According to the official, such a review is necessary to assign these objects names to outstanding military commanders, cultural figures, and scientists, of whom there are many in Russia.
Consensus
- Krym authorities plan to review and possibly rename streets, public spaces, and institutions with names linked to individuals who left a 'negative legacy' in Russian history.
- The goal is to replace these names with those of notable military leaders, scientists, and cultural figures.
- The review will be conducted by a committee under the regional State Council focused on patriotic education and youth policy.
- The initiative is part of efforts to 'place the correct emphasis' on history and avoid resembling 'Nazis who destroy the past.'
Points of divergence
- The decision was prompted by the renaming of the 'Ukraine' cinema in Sevastopol after a Ukrainian strike on the 'Panorama of the Defense of Sevastopol.' — vedomosti
- Sergei Tsekov, deputy chairman of the State Council of Krym, proposed renaming streets named after terrorists responsible for the assassination of Alexander II. — m24