People who have visited Ukraine know that throughout the country there are many streets and plazas named after famous individuals known for their endeavors in a variety of fields, whether that be politics, the arts, science, or other fields. In addition, there are countless buildings that bear plaques commemorating someone of historical note, a statesman, a public figure, a writer, etc., who lived or worked there. In Kyiv, there are streets named in honor of poets, war heroes, hetmans, architects, pianists, educators, design engineers, philosophers. The list is long, and it contains Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians.
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A woman walks at Maidan Nezhalezhnosti square in Kyiv on July 26, 2020.
