Monument to the Soviet Army, Sofia

Court's Intervention Comes Too Late: Soviet Monument Dismantled Despite Order to Halt

The Administrative Court in Sofia has ordered an immediate cessation of the dismantling of the Monument to the Soviet Army. The decision, however, arrives after the completion of the removal of the monument's last section earlier today.

This verdict comes in response to a plea submitted by the pro-Russian party "Vazrazhdane". The court's ruling emphasizes several key factors:

Piece By Piece: Dismantling The Soviet Monument In Sofia Is In Full Swing

Piece by piece, the dismantling of the Monument to the Soviet Army from the center of Sofia continues.

Today, a part of the third main figure - that of a Bulgarian worker - was cut off and removed. The removed fragment was placed next to the already dismantled parts of the sculptures.

Soviet Monument Controversy in Sofia: Protests, Clashes, and Political Divide

The dismantling of the Monument to the Soviet Army began, the top of the monument was cut off. This is happening against the background of protests, accompanied by passions, extreme political assessments and comments throughout yesterday. Blockade of Orlov Bridge, police cordon, injured MP from BSP, marches in defense.

Moscow On The Soviet Monument Removal: Bulgaria Chose The Wrong Side Of History - It Will Pay For That

"Bulgaria, without noticing it, has been on the path of rehabilitation of Nazism for a long time".

This is said in the official position of Maria Zakharova - spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the removal of the Monument to the Soviet Army, also known as MOCHA - Monument of the Red Army of Occupation.

Sofia: The Dismantling of the Monument to the Soviet Army Has Begun

"Dismantling of the Monument to the Soviet Army officially begins today", Sofia regional governor Vyara Todeva announced in front of the monument. According to her, the scaffolding around the monument is about to be completed, after which the tallest figures will be dismantled.

"Then everything will be sorted and described on the spot," she explained.

Sofia's Soviet Army Monument Faces Urgent Relocation and Restoration

The need for urgent dismantling, relocation and restoration of the Monument to the Soviet Army has been established. This is clear from the conclusion of the regional administration in Sofia, which investigated the state of the monument (also mockingly called the Monument of the Occupation of the Red Army - MORA).

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