Ukraine emblem raised to replace Soviet symbol on Kyiv’s Motherland Monument

A trident has been raised on Kyiv’s Motherland Monument to replace a Soviet crest. Footage posted to Telegram on Saturday, 5 August, shows workers hoisting the tryzub, a three-pronged emblem of Ukraine, which is hoped to be installed in time for the country’s Independence Day on 24 August. The 62-metre tall statue was created by Soviet sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich in 1981. It stands at a compound of the World War II museum in Ukraine’s capital city, holding a 16-meter long sword in the right hand and an eight-meter-long shield in the left The tryzub will replace a hammer and sickle. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: