Monument to the Liberator Soldier (Kharkiv)

The Monument to the Liberator Soldier, located in Kharkiv, Ukraine, was a Soviet-era monument dedicated to the soldiers of the Soviet Army who liberated the city from Nazi occupation during World War II. It was a prominent landmark situated in the city, serving as a focal point for commemorations and celebrations related to the war. The monument typically featured a sculptural representation of a Soviet soldier, often depicted in a heroic pose. The surrounding area often included plaques or inscriptions detailing the events of the liberation and honoring the sacrifices made by the soldiers. After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the monument became a point of contention and debate regarding its continued presence in a Ukrainian city. As part of a broader effort to decommunize and de-Russify public spaces, it was dismantled on February 15, 2023, by the Kharkiv City Council.