Memorial · Kyiv

Memorial

d. 2024

Photograph at the Memorial Memorial
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This memorial in Kyiv, Ukraine, stands as a contemporary tribute, having been established in 2017 with further developments in 2024. Its central form is a statue, a common and powerful way to commemorate individuals or significant events. Located within the historic city of Kyiv, it is part of the ongoing tradition of public remembrance through physical monuments, reflecting the city's rich past and its continued engagement with history.

The memorial is situated in Kyiv, a city with a profound history stretching back centuries, frequently impacted by various conflicts and political shifts. The act of creating public memorials, particularly statues, has long been a part of the city's cultural landscape, marking key figures, national heroes, and pivotal moments. This particular memorial, established recently, continues this tradition, indicating a desire to honour specific contributions or historical periods within a modern context. Its dual start dates suggest an initial concept or installation followed by further enhancement.

The memorial is located in Kyiv, Ukraine, within the heart of the city, making it accessible to both residents and visitors. As a public monument, it is generally open for respectful viewing at any time. When visiting, one can expect to see a statue, which is a focal point of the memorial. The setting encourages quiet contemplation and reflection on the figure or event it commemorates, embodying a modern addition to Kyiv's extensive array of historical markers.

Memorial in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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