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The desecration of the grave of a Ukrainian writer at the Rakowicki Cemetery
Poland🏛️ Politics7 hr. ago

The desecration of the grave of a Ukrainian writer at the Rakowicki Cemetery

A grave of Ukrainian writer Bohdan Lepky at the historic Rakowicki Cemetery in Krakow has been vandalized, with a plaque featuring his portrait stolen. According to police, this is one of several monuments damaged recently at the cemetery. The incident was reported by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Georgiy Tykhyy, who stated that the plaque depicting Lepky was taken. Polish authorities confirmed receiving reports of thefts, including metal elements like crosses, plaques, and figures, over the past two weeks. The Rakowicki Cemetery, opened in 1803, is a renowned historical burial site housing notable cultural figures, scientists, independence activists, politicians, and participants in uprisings and world wars.

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The desecration of the grave of a Ukrainian writer at the Rakowicki Cemetery

A grave of Ukrainian writer Bohdan Lepky at the historic Rakowicki Cemetery in Krakow has been vandalized, with a plaque featuring his portrait stolen. According to police, this is one of several monuments damaged recently at the cemetery. The incident was reported by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Georgiy Tykhyy, who stated that the plaque depicting Lepky was taken. Polish authorities confirmed receiving reports of thefts, including metal elements like crosses, plaques, and figures, over the past two weeks. The Rakowicki Cemetery, opened in 1803, is a renowned historical burial site housing notable cultural figures, scientists, independence activists, politicians, and participants in uprisings and world wars.

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