Igor Zasimovich

Igor Zasimovich is a Belarusian artist and sculptor known for creating monuments that reflect historical themes and national identity. He gained attention for designing a granite monument featuring a sword, which was erected in 2013 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the 1863 uprising led by Kastus Kalinouski. The monument symbolized the struggle for freedom and unity among Christians in Belarus. Recently, it made headlines due to its removal, raising questions about the preservation of historical memory and the ideological climate in Belarus.