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Zelensky proposes Cossack leader monument instead of toppled Lenin ... Culture Zelensky proposes Cossack leader monument instead of toppled Lenin statue in Kyiv June 28, 2026 4:43 pm • 2 min read Prefer on Google by Tania Myronyshena President Volodymyr Zelensky during Constitution Day commemorations on June 28, 2026. (Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram) President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 28 proposed erecting a monument to Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa on the site where a statue of Vladimir Lenin was toppled during the EuroMaidan Revolution in Kyiv, calling it a step toward restoring "historical justice." "I am certain that where Lenin fell, Mazepa will stand firm," Zelensky said , speaking during Constitution Day commemorations. Mazepa is regarded in Ukraine as one of the country's most prominent historical leaders. Leading the Cossacks in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, he initially allied with Russian Tsar Peter I before siding with Moscow's rival, Sweden, during the Great Northern War in an effort to free the Cossack Hetmanate from Russian rule. For centuries, Russian imperial and Soviet narratives portrayed Mazepa as a traitor, while in Ukraine, he has increasingly been recog…

Zelensky proposes Cossack leader monument instead of toppled Lenin statue in Kyiv President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed erecting a monument to Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa on the site where a statue of Vladimir Lenin was toppled during the EuroMaidan Revolution in Kyiv, calling it a step toward restoring "historical justice."

Ukraine forms 'cult of betrayal,' erects monument to Mazepa — MP "Zelensky's actions to erect a monument to the traitor Mazepa in Kiev fully fit into his collaborationist logic," Mikhail Sheremet said

Zelensky announces plans to erect monument to Hetman Mazepa in Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to erect a full-scale monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa in Kyiv. According to an Ukrinform correspondent, speaking during Constitution Day commemorations, Zelensky said the monument should stand on the site where the statue of Vladimir Lenin was toppled during the Euromaidan protests in December 2013. "The scale of this historical figure deserves a full-fledged monument in the capital of our state. I believe the perfect location already exists. It has existed since December 2013 on Shevchenko Boulevard. And I am convinced that where Lenin fell, Mazepa will stand firmly," Zelensky said. He said the monument would symbolize the restoration of historical justice and pay tribute to one of the key figures in Ukrainian statehood. Zelensky described Mazepa as an outstanding statesman, military leader, patron of the arts, and head of the Cossack state. The President also announced that a bronze bust of Mazepa will be installed at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra as a symbol of the Hetman's contribution to Ukraine's spiritual and cultural development. Read also: Constitution o…

Zelensky Announces Plans for Monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa ... - KyivPost In brief:President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to install a monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa in the capital. The monument is slated for Shevchenko Boulevard, occupying the pedestal where the statue of Vladimir Lenin stood until its toppling in December 2013. Zelensky highlighted this move as a restoration of historical justice and a tribute to one of the most significant figures in Ukrainian statehood. Furthermore, the president noted that a bust of Mazepa has been unveiled in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, reflecting the Hetman’s immense patronage of the historic monastery. President VolodymyrZelenskyhas announced the intention to erect a monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa inKyiv,Ukrinformreported. Speaking during the Constitution Day celebrations, Zelensky stated that the scale of Mazepa’s historical personality fully merits a grand monument in the capital. According toUkrinform, the president has already identified the location. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. “The scale of this figure deserves a full-fledged monument in the capital of our state. I believe that the perfect pla…

The Law on the Pantheon, the Mazepa Monument, and the Lavra's ... President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a Constitution Day address at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and announced new symbolic decisions for Ukrainian statehood. In particular, he said he had submitted a bill on the Ukrainian National Pantheon to parliament and announced the creation of a new state award — the Order of Europe. Zelenskyy recalled that on June 28 Ukraine marks 30 years since the adoption of its Constitution. According to him, the Basic Law enshrined Ukraine’s right to be itself — sovereign, indivisible and independent. “Any articles of the Constitution would be only letters on paper without millions of Ukrainians who are ready to defend our independence, their land, their rights and freedoms, and to do so in unity,” the president said. Ad Ad A separate part of Zelenskyy’s speech was devoted to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, which, according to him, withstood a Russian strike on the night of June 15 thanks to the coordinated efforts of rescuers, clergy, reserve staff and concerned citizens. The president said Russia had already damaged or destroyed 740 religious sites in Ukraine — churches, mosques and synagogues.…

Zelensky proposes Cossack leader monument instead of toppled Lenin ... Kyiv Independent https://kyivindependent.com/ More news 16:43 , 28 June 2026 4 Zelensky proposes Cossack leader monument instead of toppled Lenin statue in Kyiv. war zelensky ukraine world President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 28 proposed erecting a monument to Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa on the site where a statue of Vladimir Lenin was toppled during the EuroMaidan Revolution in Kyiv, calling it a step toward restoring "historical justice." "I am certain that where Lenin fell, Mazepa will stand firm," Zelensky said , speaking during Constitution Day commemorations. Mazepa is regarded in Ukraine as one of the country's most prominent historical leaders. Leading the Cossacks in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, he initially allied with Russian Tsar Peter I before siding with Moscow's rival, Sweden, during the Great Northern War in an effort to free the Cossack Hetmanate from Russian rule. For centuries, Russian imperial and Soviet narratives portrayed Mazepa as a traitor, while in Ukraine, he has increasingly been recognized as a symbol of the country's struggle for independence. Zelensky presented a bust of…

Zelensky announces plan to install full monument to Hetman Mazepa in Kyiv Zelensky announces plan to install full monument to Hetman Mazepa in Kyiv Sunday, 28 June 2026, 13:24 A bold decision aims to replace a Soviet era symbol with a national hero. The move promises a visible shift in Kyiv’s public memory and debate is already growing. According to the online media Ukrinform . President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced his intention to erect a full-scale monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa in Kyiv. He said this during the celebrations commemorating Constitution Day. The stature of this figure deserves a full-scale monument in the capital of our country. I believe there is an ideal site for it. There has been one on Shevchenko Boulevard since December 2013, and I am confident that there, where Lenin fell, Mazepa will stand firm. – Volodymyr Zelensky Symbolism and the Future Plan for Installing the Monument This should become a symbol of restoring historical justice and honoring one of the key figures of Ukrainian statehood. Zelensky emphasized that Mazepa is a prominent state and military figure, a patron and leader of the Cossack state. The head of state also added that Mazepa’…