The Russian occupiers in Mariupol want to tear down a memorial to the Ukrainian defenders and replace it with Nevsky on horseback

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – WEDNESDAY, 3 AUGUST 2022, 12:58

In Mariupol, the occupiers have begun destroying the memorial erected in honour of the people of Mariupol, the defenders of Ukraine; in its place, they want to erect a monument to the [mediaeval Russian prince] Alexander Nevsky, on horseback.

Source: Mariupol City Council, on Telegram

Quote: "As the Russian occupiers themselves say, they want to erect a monument to Alexander Nevsky on a horse at the place of the memorial. It is not known why, because this person has nothing to do with Mariupol."

Details: The memorial which the occupiers are destroying was an important element of the renovated Freedom Square in the city. It was made of granite in the shape of the Ukrainian coat of arms, on which water flowed as a symbol of shedding tears.

Reminder:

At the beginning of August, the [Latvia-based Russian] news outlet Meduza reported that the administration of the President of the Russian Federation had prepared manuals for Russian-sponsored media and politicians, recommending that parallels be drawn between the war in Ukraine, the baptism of Russia and the Battle of the Neva.

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