Discussion on Lesya Ukrainka Monument in Odesa
In Odesa, there is an ongoing discussion regarding the site for the monument to Lesya Ukrainka. Currently, city council deputies are considering the possibility of placing it in the Cosmonauts Park, which will later be named in honor of the famous poetess.
It is worth mentioning that the decision to establish the monument was approved by the culture, tourism, and international relations committee last spring. Various locations, such as Cosmonauts Park, Heroes Avenue (formerly Oleksandrivskyi), and Shevchenko Park, were proposed for this purpose.
Members of the historical-toponymic commission informed the city council deputies that placing the monument in Shevchenko Park is not ideal. The reason is that there is a nearby underground toilet, and a café is planned to be built on its site.
“The location in Shevchenko Park is not perfect. A site near the Lanzheron arch was suggested. There are both positive and negative aspects to this. The underground toilet was purchased, and a café is being built in its place. This raises questions about the convenience of placing the monument near the new café,” said a member of the historical-toponymic commission.
Thus, at the moment, the deputies plan to install the monument in Cosmonauts Park, near the PЦU temple, which will be constructed on the site of the already existing building.