Part of the architectural ensemble of Vatutin’s grave was dismantled in Kyiv
In the Ukrainian capital, utility workers dismantled and replaced with budget analogues the lamp posts installed in Mariinsky Park in the 1950s.
The Kiev portal “Khmarochos” writes about this, citing the blog of architectural researcher Semyon Shirochin.
“During the renovation of the lighting in Mariinsky Park, the original cast-iron lamp posts from the 1950s were replaced with more “from ground zero” style products. And all this – for our 18 million hryvnias,” wrote Shirochin.
At the same time, he points out that the lamps were dismantled without permission, since they were not subject to the law on decommunization.
“It is noteworthy that there are no Soviet symbols on the pillars. Part of their decor was national, floral patterns. These lanterns were developed according to an original, atypical design, which made them one of the noticeable markers of the Mariinsky Park,” Shirochin commented on the situation.
In addition, notes local historian Anton Korob, the lanterns were designed as part of a memorial ensemble - the grave of General Vatutin, buried in the Mariinsky Park.
The status of quiet lights was secured by Cabinet Resolution No. 03.09.2009 dated September 928, XNUMX.
Part of the architectural complex surrounding Vatutin's grave has been dismantled in Kyiv.