Soviet monument taken down in Kyiv

(31 Jul 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Kyiv - 31 July 2023 1. Various of workers removing Soviet emblem from Motherland monument 2. Various of workers walking near monument 3. Various of workers removing Soviet sign from Motherland monument 4. Various of workers carrying piece of Soviet emblem 5. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian), Yurii Savchuck, Head of National Museum of The History of Ukraine in The Second World War Memorial Complex: “I want to say that society had this discussion for many years, not even one decade. There were different opinions. But this time (during the war), when we are leaving, it requires quick actions and decisions. Finally we are doing this work that we managed for decades of Ukrainian Independence.“ 6. Various of workers removing Soviet emblem from Motherland monument STORYLINE: Work was underway on Monday to remove a Soviet-era emblem from Kyiv’s Motherland monument. The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine said the hammer and sickle emblem would be replaced by a tryzub, a three-pronged emblem of Ukraine. The work is scheduled to be completed by Ukraine’s Independence Day on 24 August. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel 44(0)2074827482 Email: info@. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: