A new toponym should appear this year.
This year in Tallinn approximately by the summer they plan to create the Square of Ukraine, the publication ERR with reference to the decision of the City Hall of the Estonian capital.
The city commission on toponyms suggested the council to consider three possible locations of the future square.
“The best option seems to be to create Ukraine Square in Lembit Park, which is located behind the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For several reasons it is a symbolic place. Yes, almost all buildings in this sector were destroyed during the March bombing of 1944. Nearby is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. . On the other hand, the area of Iceland is located, so the area of Ukraine and the area of Iceland together would form such a complete ensemble, “said the vice-mayor of the capital Jozep Wimm.
According to Wimm, Lembitu Park is very popular with citizens, and the new square will help them think about what unites the peoples of Estonia and Ukraine.
” It will also allow us to remember with dignity Ukraine's contribution to the defense of the whole of Europe, “Wimm added.
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After the decision to create a square is made, it is necessary to go through a number of bureaucratic procedures: to obtain approval from various agencies, to hold a public discussion of the name, giving residents the opportunity to express their views and so on.
” We do not plan to delay this process. On the contrary, we will try to do it as soon as possible, but there are also some procedural deadlines. “, – he said.
According to Wimm, the idea of creating a Square in Ukraine in Tallinn was also discussed with the country's ambassador to Estonia.
By the way, last week span> Estonia donated anti-tank weapons and ammunition to Ukraine , including anti-tank missiles, mines, cannons, howitzers, disposable grenade launchers, automatic weapons and hand grenades. In addition, the Estonian military aid package included drones, laser rangefinders, night vision and communication devices.
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