Decolonization of Ukraine: Monuments and History
Decolonization is a process of liberation from colonial influence, which in the Ukrainian context encompasses a reinterpretation of historical heritage, dismantling of Soviet and Russian symbols, and renaming of streets and public spaces. This includes the demolition of monuments that symbolize colonial domination and their replacement with symbols of Ukrainian culture and history. Decolonization is an important part of Ukraine's process of national self-determination, particularly relevant in the southern regions of the country.
03 October 2026
The Ministry of Culture has paved the way for the dismantling of the Kotovsky Mausoleum in the Odesa region29 September 2026
The Pushkin Monument in Tatarbunary Has Been Restored25 September 2026
Svitlana Bondar: "We're not just getting by in Odesa—we're living here"08 September 2026
Marusya Zhenzheruk: "In Odessa, I always felt like a black sheep"21 August 2026
In the Odesa region, the head of a district court filed a declaration after resigning12 July 2026
In Odessa, there are plans to create a memorial space dedicated to Kurbas at the site of the Vysotsky monument06 July 2026
Yaroslav Chentsov: "Decolonized knowledge of one's own history is the best defense against imperial narratives"03 July 2026
The Odesa region has become the leader in the number of monuments to Pushkin in the unoccupied territories05 March 2026
A symbol of the Russian Empire was smashed in Odesa21 February 2026
Ministry of Culture removes Alexander's Column in Odesa from the register of monuments04 February 2026
Two streets renamed in Mykolaiv as part of decolonization efforts| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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