The “Heroes of Odesa Streets” Guide Challenges Russian Imperial Myths About Odesa
On the eve of the New Year, the “Heroes of Odesa Streets” guide was presented in Odesa. It contains a systematic factual study of Odesa toponyms through the lens of decolonisation. The study formed the basis of proposals by the Working Group under the Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration concerning street renaming in Odesa. The guide explains the reasons and mechanisms behind changes to street names, debunks myths and legends about decolonisation, and offers an in-depth analysis of the consequences of these changes for the city’s cultural and historical heritage. Particular attention is paid to how memorialising prominent historical figures and events helps shape points of reference and national consciousness.
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