Normative-legal regulation of the renaming of settlements as a component of the decommunization process in Ukraine

Abstract

Research dedicated to the analysis of normative- legal regulation of the renaming of populated places as part of the decommunization process in Ukraine. In the context of post-Soviet space, rethinking historical names and symbols is a crucial step in defining a new national direction and shaping the country's modern image. Relevance. The implementation of decommunization and reconsideration of geographical and cultural aspects becomes a pressing task for the country aiming to integrate into the European community on the global stage. The normative regulation of renaming populated places is determined by a series of legislative acts and requires careful study. The purpose of the study is to analyze the normative- legal support of the process of renaming populated places in the context of decommunization. Studying the legal framework will contribute to understanding the process of changing the names of populated places as a tool to influence cultural memory and shape national identity. The research is based on a complex of methods, including the analysis of normative-legal acts, comparative analysis of domestic and international experience in renaming populated places, and the study of public reaction to changes in the names of populated places. The results of the study allow determining the effectiveness and feasibility of the process of reconsideration and renaming of populated places within the decommunization strategy. This research reveals key aspects and nuances of legal regulation of this process in the Ukrainian context. The study's conclusions point to the need for further development and clarification of normative-legal regulation of the process of renaming populatedplaces, taking into account the historical, cultural, and social peculiarities of Ukraine. The proposals developed within the study can serve as a basis for further legislative initiatives in this direction.