Official Statements and Rationale
Authorities in , removed a 23-meter statue of , framing it as part of routine city planning to enhance the area's architectural and aesthetic appearance.
Osh City Hall emphasized that the removal should not be politicized and noted similar actions in Russian cities, stating the statue would be replaced by a flagpole.
Context and Implications
The statue's removal aligns with broader efforts among former Soviet republics to reshape national identities, distancing from Soviet-era symbols.
This event follows 's ally unveiling a monument to , highlighting contrasting approaches to Soviet legacy between the two countries.