Streets in Kryvyi Rih are planned to be renamed in honor of Joe Biden and Boris Johnson

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The city has begun the process of renaming streets symbolizing Russia and the Soviet Union. 

"Instead of "Moscow" and "Buryat" toponyms, streets, squares and squares will be named in honor of the military units defending the city, Heroes of Ukraine, prominent Ukrainian and foreign figures, official sites of both clubs report in Kryvyi Rih City Council.

During the meeting of the toponymic commission, it was decided that parts of the street will be given back their historical names. A number of other toponyms will be associated with modernity. Thus, all military units defending Kryvyi Rih will be immortalized in the names of streets or squares, squares and parks.

In honor of the first woman Hero of Ukraine, Inna Derusova, they propose to name the current street General Kuznetsov, and st. Chernyakhovsky - in honor of the Heroes of the "AZOV" regiment.

The toponymic commission included heads of the city executive committee and districts, public representatives, scientists and local historians. Photo: Kryvyi Rih City Council

In addition, st. Pushkin is planned to be renamed in honor of American President Joe Biden, and the current street to be named after Boris Johnson. Vodopyanova. In addition, Kashirska can be named in honor of Canada. 

It is assumed that the final names will be approved in September 2022. Until then, the toponymic commission will coordinate options with the public.

 

 

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