The capital of Kyrgyzstan, formerly known as
Frunze, was renamed Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan, in its quest for independence, gave
the city its original name in the 19th century.

The previous name of Tajikistan's major city Khujand
was Leninabad. Kazakhstan's capital, previously named Tselinograd, is now
called Astana .

The reason for changing the names of Soviet cities in post-Soviet countries?

Question

The capital of Kyrgyzstan, formerly known as
Frunze, was renamed Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan, in its quest for independence, gave
the city its original name in the 19th century.

The previous name of Tajikistan's major city Khujand
was Leninabad. Kazakhstan's capital, previously named Tselinograd, is now
called  Astana . 
 
       The reason for changing the names of Soviet cities in post-Soviet countries?

Answer

rediscovery of national history, national memory and national identity

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the requirement of the language policy pursued by the state

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forget the history of the country when it was part of the USSR

Answer

rejection of the influence of Soviet symbols on the population

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