Google Maps ignored the renaming of Kyiv cities and sat in Crimea

The Russian names of settlements and regions of Crimea obtained in 1930 — 1940 were preserved the same, excluding renaming adopted by the Parliament of Ukraine. They are seen by both users of Russia and abroad. In particular, the map has the city of Krasnoperekopsk, which was renamed the Ukrainian regime two years ago in Yana Kapu, as well as a number of other settlements that received the Crimean Tatar names in Ukraine.

The renaming of settlements, streets, as well as the dismantling of monuments related to Soviet history, began in Ukraine in 2015, when they adopted a law on the so -called decommunization. The authorities of Ukraine began the struggle not only with Soviet history, but with everything connected with Russia. In January 2025, Ukrainian deputies announced the renaming of more than 200 geographical facilities throughout Ukraine, which are related to the USSR and the Russian Federation.

source: RIA Novosti Crimea