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Renaming and Decolonization of Toponyms
Renaming is the official replacement of names of geographical objects, streets, squares, and other toponyms. In the Ukrainian context, this process is often associated with decolonization — the removal of names derived from Soviet heritage or of Russian origin. Renaming is an important part of national identification and the restoration of historical memory in Ukrainian cities and regions, especially in southern Ukraine. Such changes are coordinated by historical-toponymic commissions and public organizations.
19 February 2026
Historical and Toponymic Commission of Odesa goes online: new composition, new rules04 February 2026
Two streets renamed in Mykolaiv as part of decolonization efforts16 December 2025
A city in Germany named a street in honor of Odesa11 November 2025
Since August, the number of non-decolonized streets in Odesa region has decreased by 2813 October 2025
Members of the renaming commission in Mykolaiv disagreed with the position of the Institute of Memory08 October 2025
Deribas and Richelieu are on the list without Russian symbols24 September 2025
Two streets renamed in Odesa and a park named in honor of Lesya Ukrainka10 August 2025
Renaming of a street and a lane to be discussed in Odesa09 August 2025
A memorial plaque in honor of Crimean Tatar politician installed in Odesa's Chelebidzhikhan Park01 July 2025
Odesa residents supported three out of four decolonization renaming proposals by the mayor's office18 April 2025
Ukrainian Institute of National Memory Declares Zhvanetsky, Ilf, Babel Symbols of Russian Imperial Policy21 February 2025
Ukraine to Rename 103 Local Courts, Including 3 in Mykolaiv Region14 February 2025
Odesa to Rename Cosmonauts Park as Lesya Ukrainka Park05 January 2025
Odesa Honors Artist Adolf Loza with Street Renaming16 November 2024
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