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29-January-2015
29-January-2015

Photographs supplied by Russell Byers

A mosaic of Hetman Ivan Mazepa commemorates Alexander Dordijk. 

Note: Ivan Stepanovych Mazepa (1639 - 1709) was the Hetman of the Zaporizhian Host in 1687 - 1708, and is claimed to be awarded a title of Prince of the Holy Roman Empire in 1707 for his efforts for the Holy League. He was famous as a patron of the arts, and also played an important role in the Battle of Poltava where after learning of Peter 1's intent to relieve him as acting Hetman of Ukraine and replace him with Alexander Menshikov he deserted his army and sided with Charles of Sweden. The politicization of this desertion has held a lasting legacy in both Russian and Ukrainian national history.

Location

Address:6 McKay Gardens, Ukrainian Autocephalic Orthodox Church, Turner, 2612
State:ACT
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.274116
Long: 149.127157
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Art
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Front Inscription

Hetman Ivan Mazepa

In memory of the late Alexander Dordijk

Source: MA
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