Beyond Coordinates: Exploring Street Naming Practices in Contemporary Ukraine
Beyond Coordinates: Exploring Street Naming Practices in Contemporary Ukraine

Summary/Abstract: The paper examines street naming practices in contemporary Ukraine,focusing on the complexity and cultural significance of toponymic changes.In the wake of the Revolution of Dignity and the Russo-Ukrainian War,decommunization gained momentum, changing the names of streets fromthe Soviet period. The study employs a qualitative approach, is based ondocument analysis, and presents the case study of historical street names in Lviv asan example. Particular attention is given to Lviv, where a comprehensive datasetof historical street names from the 14th to the 18th centuries has been compiledand presented on an interactive web map. This map not only showcases valuabletoponymic data but also contributes to public engagement and promotesthe city’s heritage. The study highlights the multifaceted consequences of streetrenaming. By examining theoretical frameworks of onomastics, urban studies,and cultural geography, it contributes to interdisciplinary discourses on namingstudies. Ultimately, it advocates for a holistic approach that harmoniouslycombines modern realities with historical traditions, ensuring the preservationof cultural identity while considering societal transformations.

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