The Ukrainian Institute of National Memory has added the name of Russian commander Mikhail Kutuzov to a list of symbols associated with “Russian imperialism,” according to the institution’s website. Under Ukrainian law, authorities must “decommunize” all sites linked to Kutuzov, including renaming streets, squares, and institutions, as well as removing monuments dedicated to him. Kutuzov, a key Russian military leader during the 1812 Patriotic War, is known for commanding troops at the Battle of Borodino and receiving the Order of St. George. Earlier this month, the institute expanded its list to include Russian writers and composers such as Alexander Griboyedov, Mikhail Lermontov, Modest Mussorgsky, and Ivan Bunin, urging local governments to eliminate public references to their work.
Ukraine Targets Russian Military Hero in Delegacy Campaign
