Випадок із письменницьким прізвищем
The case with a writer's surname

Summary/Abstract: In Vorzel, a suburb of Kyiv, a seemingly humorous yet significant event unfolded involving the renaming of a street to honor Valeriyan Pidmohylny, a renowned Ukrainian writer of the 1920s and 1930s. Despite the historical significance, some residents opposed the change, associating the name "Pidmohylny" with death, especially after the hardships endured during the Russian occupation. This opposition highlights a broader societal fatigue with tragic memorial narratives and a preference for more uplifting names. The debate reflects the complexities of post-occupation identity and memory politics in Ukraine. The situation also underscores the challenges of implementing patriotic and decolonization initiatives in a society still grappling with recent trauma. The story of Pidmohylny's street name serves as a microcosm of the larger struggle between honoring historical figures and addressing contemporary emotional needs.

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