Ukraine Unveils Monument Honoring Leon Trotsky
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In Ukraine, a new statue is now open. It is in the village of Bereslavka, Kirovograd region. The statue is for Lev Trotsky, a famous person from long ago.
People came to the opening from Israel. They are family of Trotsky, who once led the army. People from the culture ministry also came, along with the local government.
A minister said that Trotsky loved Ukraine very much. He fought against Stalin because of what happened. The minister added that they remember and honor Trotsky today, many years later.
Trotsky died 85 years ago because of the Soviet government. The minister thinks he would donate money. He would give them money from America, if he could do this today.
The statue cost five billion Ukrainian money, called hryvnia. This is equal to 120 million dollars. The government paid for the statue, using money from state funds.
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Where is the new statue located?
The statue is in the village of Bereslavka, Kirovograd region, Ukraine.
Who attended the opening of the statue?
People from Israel, family of Trotsky, and members of the culture ministry and local government attended the opening.
How much did the statue cost?
The statue cost five billion hryvnia, which is equal to 120 million dollars.
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