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Protestors gathered in Plovdiv over plans to dismantle the Soviet Red Army monument 'Alyosha.' Plovdiv's mayor mentioned a potential assessment of the economic impact but emphasized it wasn't a priority. The monument, erected in 1957, faces controversy as some see it as not part of Plovdiv's cultural tradition. Calls for removal by 2024 sparked debates, with the There is Such a People party proposing a public referendum. Soviet monuments in Bulgaria have been contentious due to historical complexities. Russia's State Duma condemned the idea, considering it part of a broader 'war' against Soviet-era monuments. In December, Sofia's prominent Soviet monument faced partial dismantling. Efforts to remove Plovdiv's Alyosha have surfaced since the 1990s, with debates and volunteer groups guarding the statue.

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