Toponymics policy as a tool for implementing national narratives: information and legal aspect

Abstract

The article reflects the genesis of the main Ukrainian regulations within its toponymics policy. The degree of their effectiveness in regulation of public relations practices in the implementation of renaming toponymics’ objects has been established. The study is based on Ukrainian regulatory sources and some empirical data from Ukrainian sociological centers. Research is based on the countries’ experience which have systematically implemented toponymics policies. The legal and social impact of toponymics politics on national identity is analyzed. It is suggested to consider the process of renaming toponymics’ objects in the light of information rights. A special emphasis on the role of national-patriotic education in implementing place-policy is made. The features and disadvantages of implementation renaming practices in Ukraine are identified. Issues which determine the prospects for future research in the field of human rights, particularly, information rights, were formed.