The capital is offered to return to Lavra streets its historical name in honor of Hetman Ivan Mazepa. This decision is explained by the need to restore historical justice, because Mazepa was not only a prominent statesman, but also contributed to the development of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
This was reported in the Kyiv City Council. The corresponding appeal has already been sent to the mayor of Kiev Vitaliy Klitschko.
It is worth noting that the modern name - Lavra - appeared in 2010. Before that, the street was already named Ivan Mazepa, but it was changed by the decision of the then authorities.
Why Ivan Mazepa?
Hetman Ivan Mazepa played a key role in the development of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. He funded the construction and restoration of many temples, including the Trinity Overlays Church, the Church of All Saints, and allocated funds for the erection of a new stone bell tower and a large bell for laurel needs.
"Ivan Mazepa was not only one of the most prominent statesmen in the history of the Ukrainian people, but also a patron, who actively developed a laurel," - said Kyiv City Council deputy Olesya Pynzenyk.
This is not the first renaming attempt. In 2022, the people of Kiev supported the appropriate petition, and the initiative was approved by the National Reserve of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
If the decision is made, Kyiv will return the historical name to one of its central streets, paying tribute to the prominent Ukrainian hetman.
