11. April 2023 at 18:10

Russian army commander to be removed from Defence Ministry address

Mikhail Kutuzov will be replaced with Rudolf Viest.

The 'Kukurica' former military accommodation facility on Kukučínova Street in Bratislava. The 'Kukurica' former military accommodation facility on Kukučínova Street in Bratislava. (source: TASR - Gabriel Kuchta )
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A street in Bratislava named after a Russian army commander will change its name and honour one of the greatest Slovak military figures, following the Defence Ministry’s successful initiative.

The ministry can be found on Kutuzov Street in the borough of Nové Mesto. The change concerns the part of the street on which the ministry is located.

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One of the most striking features in the area is ‘Kukurica’, a former high-rise military accommodation facility.

From Kutuzov to Viest

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