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A monument is a structure or memorial dedicated to commemorating the memory of outstanding people, historical events, or the struggle for independence. On Ukrainian territory, especially in Odesa and Mykolaiv, the topic of monuments is closely connected with decommunization and a reinterpretation of historical heritage — in particular with the demolition of Soviet monuments and the establishment of new monuments to Ukrainian heroes and cultural figures. Discussions about monuments reflect public debates about national identity and historical justice.
03 July 2026
The Odesa region has become the leader in the number of monuments to Pushkin in the unoccupied territories09 April 2026
Design of monument to Lesya Ukrainka approved in Odesa15 March 2026
Since the beginning of the year, Odesa City Hall has been offered four versions of the replacement for the Pushkin monument05 March 2026
A symbol of the Russian Empire was smashed in Odesa26 February 2026
Discussions, plagiarism, and 300 thousand for the contest: how the discussion of the monument to Lesya Ukrainka ended21 February 2026
Ministry of Culture removes Alexander's Column in Odesa from the register of monuments13 February 2026
Passion for Lesya: How the epic with the Ukrainian monument will end21 December 2025
The fence of the Pushkin monument in Odesa was covered with paintings by a mobilized artist06 November 2025
Dismantling of Pushkin monument in Odesa stopped for formal reasons18 October 2025
Odesa monuments are among the hundred to be decolonized28 September 2025
French engineer brought sensors to Odesa to monitor the condition of architectural monuments20 September 2025
Odesa City Hall urged to remove the heart anchor from the city center20 September 2025
Odesa City Hall proposed to erect a monument to Keanu Reeves on Catherine's Square10 September 2025
Odesa announces competition for monument to Lesia Ukrainka: what is known about the project and location09 September 2025
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