Decommunization in Poltava region: almost 400 place names renamed in the region
Kyiv • UNN
The head of the Poltava Regional State Administration has signed an order to rename 361 place names in 50 communities in the region. The new names are devoid of Soviet propaganda and Russian imperial policy, and the process was conducted with the participation of scholars and the public.
Philip Pronin, head of the Poltava RMA, has signed an order to rename 361 place names in 50 communities in the region. These include city neighborhoods, streets, and alleys. Pronin announced this in his Telegram channel, UNN reports .
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We have put an end to the process of decommunization and de-imperialization of place names in Poltava region. Today I signed the relevant order. The new names were given to 361 place names in 50 communities. These include city neighborhoods, streets and lanes. Now they will have Ukrainian names, free of the burden of Soviet propaganda and Russian imperial policy
He noted that scientists, historians, local historians, and cultural experts were involved in the broadest possible study of the renaming issue.
All this is to ensure that the process is open and transparent, to reach an understanding and develop a common vision. The new place names are about Ukrainians, about Ukrainian things, about our heroes and countrymen. I am grateful to those who care. Glory to Ukraine
Recall
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider renaming 7 districts and 15 cities.
