Instead of Russia – Muscovy: Ukrainian writers addressed the president.

Ukrainian writers call for the return of Russia's historical name 'Muscovy'

Several Ukrainian writers have addressed the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky with a demand to return Russia its historical name - 'Muscovy'. They believe that this will help restore historical justice and support the identity of the oppressed peoples.

'Glavkom' publishes the full address of Ukrainian writers to the President of Ukraine

Mr. President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky!

It is Time to return Russia its historical name 'Muscovy'. This country has appropriated our history and cultural heritage. The return of the true name will help restore justice and support the identity of the peoples it has enslaved,' - the address states.

Ukrainians want to show the world that they are defeating Russia by completing the liquidation of the last empire.

Among the signatories of the address are well-known Ukrainian writers such as Vasyl Shkliar, Mykhailo Sydorzhyovskyi, Oleksa Byk, Martyn Yakub, and others.

The signature list is open.

The dictator of Russia, Volodymyr Putin, included 'patriotic works' of modern authors in the lists recommended for reading in Russian schools. However, the exact list of such works is unknown. For example, among them is the story 'The Beauty' by Volodymyr Kazmin, which promotes 'youth resistance to Ukrainian troops while defending Lysychansk'.