They want to rename the street in Prague. It is now named after the Soviet marshal
Koněvova Street in Prague, which is named after the Soviet marshal, will probably face a change of name. One of the longest streets in Prague should be named Hartigova. The reason for the renaming is the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A similar fate may await Moskevská and Ruska streets in Česká Lípa.
Ivan Stěpanovič Koněv threatens to liberate Prague at the end of the Second World War. But he also bloodily suppressed the uprising in Hungary and worked in Berlin during the construction of the Berlin Wall. Now his name could disappear from the name of a Prague street.
There are about seven thousand people living in it, and renaming it could be problematic for them on the street. But it would also be a significant difficulty for those who do business on the street.
Mrs. Lucie has had a confectionery in Koněvova Street for 31 years and the change of name could be a big intervention in her budget. She would have to run from one office to another because of all the possible documents.
“Starting from the trade license office, social, financial and so on. So great work. For me, for sure, I’m quite exhausted now after the covid period. It’s not easy, the business,” she complained.
Locals would have to change ID cards and many other documents. Koněvova Street could now bear the name of the first mayor of Žižkov, Karel Hartig.
“The idea of renaming the street in Žižkov after the founder of Žižkov, after a man without whom Žižkov would not exist, is about 100 years old, but we would like it to be finally completed,” said Filip Stome, Chairman of the Friends of Žižkov.
“We will try to find such a solution to make it as easy as possible for all residents and entrepreneurs. We are aware of all the consequences. Yes, it would be a tax,” said Prague Councilor Pavel Křeček (STAN).
The decision of the Prague 3 district has yet to be approved by the Prague City Council. This should happen in June.
luk, TN.cz