Why is the monument to Salavat Yulaev being demolished?
The monument to Bashkortostan’s hero, Salavat Yulaev, has been removed. The Bashkir hero, who inspired freedom, has once again become a danger to the empire. Why are Russian authorities still […]
Dismantling of the monument to Salavat Yulaev as the Kremlin’s recognition of the prospects for Bashkir independence
Modern states, as in their history, have several iconic figures who, in the collective imagination, symbolize independence and national identity. In Bashkortostan, the most notable are two: Salavat Yulaev and […]
Salavat Yulaev – national hero of the Bashkir people
224 years ago, the national hero of the Bashkir people, batyr Salavat Yulaev, died in the Rogervik fortress (Paldiski, Estonia), serving a life-long prison term.Salavat Yulaev was an educated, brave […]