Kyrgyzstan relocates its tallest Lenin statue, signaling a shift towards national identity over Soviet legacy.

Kyrgyzstan has removed the tallest Lenin statue in Central Asia from Osh, relocating it to make way for a new flagpole. This move reflects a broader trend in former Soviet states to strengthen national identities by renaming cities and replacing Soviet monuments with those of local heroes. Despite Kyrgyzstan's close ties with Russia, the decision is seen as an effort to improve the city's aesthetic and architectural appearance rather than an act of anti-Russian sentiment.