Ukrainian–Russian Relations in the Memory Spaces of Ukrainian Cities (1991–2024)
Journal: The Journal of V N Karazin Kharkiv National University Series History
Year: 2025

The article explores the dynamics of Russo-Ukrainian relations through the lens of urban memory spaces in Ukraine from 1991 to 2024. It is stated that memorials, monuments, street names, and cultural heritage sites have become pivotal arenas for representing and transforming narratives on those relations. The aim is to study the process of instrumentalization of memory spaces in shaping of a collective identity, emphasizing both their role in reflecting events and wider changes of their social i