Prague street named after Soviet marshal will be renamed in October
City councilors just approved Koněvova Street's renaming to Hartigova Street – thousands of people will need to change their documents as a result.
Petition wants Prague street named for Soviet marshal renamed for comic genius
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Previous efforts to rename Koněvova Street in Žižkov have failed but the war has once again put the issue in the spotlight.
Žižkov street honoring controversial Soviet marshal won't be renamed
Renaming the street would be too complicated say Prague 3 officials, who have placed an explanatory plaque under the street sign.
Putin aide: Prague’s Konev statue should be returned to original location, not Russia
The fate of the bronze statue has been at the center of diplomatic row since it was removed in April.
