Italiiska Vulitsya, known as Italian Street, is a vital thoroughfare in Odesa, Ukraine. Recently returned to its original name following a decolonization initiative, it illustrates Ukraine's effort to remove symbols associated with Russian imperialism. A new law requires local authorities to dismantle monuments and rename streets that reflect Tsarist and Soviet heritage. This move comes in the wake of Russia's ongoing military aggression, heightening Ukraine's commitment to reassert national identity and counter the historical narrative imposed by imperial forces.
The street, named after Italy in 1824, was renamed Pushkinskaya in 1880 and recently reverted back to its original name due to ongoing decolonization efforts.
The law 'On the Condemnation and Prohibition of Propaganda of Russian Imperial Policy in Ukraine' mandates the removal of imperial symbols and renaming of streets across the country.
Artem Kartashov emphasizes that the Ukrainian law targets historic symbols of oppression, focusing on dismantling monuments and names associated with the Tsarist and Soviet empires.
This removal of monuments and renaming of streets is part of Ukraine's broader strategy to reclaim national identity and address the historical legacy of Russian imperialism.
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