The memory of Dzhokhar Dudayev, the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, has been immortalized in Lviv. The plaque was ceremoniously unveiled on the façade of a building on a street named after him, in the heart of the city.

Representatives of the Chechen diaspora, including Akhmed Zakayev, Prime Minister of the unrecognized Chechen Republic of Ichkeria in exile, as well as Chechen volunteers fighting on the Ukrainian side and local officials, attended the ceremony.

Akhmed Zakayev emphasized that the unveiling of such a plaque is a step toward Europe's recognition of its historical memory. He believes that Ukraine's ability not only to fight but also to remember during such a difficult time testifies to its political maturity and profound European values.

"We are unveiling not just a plaque on a façade, but another door into Europe's historical memory." "In this most difficult time for Ukraine, you find the strength not only to fight but also to remember—not only to defend your cities, but also to affirm the moral meaning of your struggle. This is a sign of the nation's political maturity, a sign of a genuine European culture of remembrance," Zakayev said.

He added that for the Chechen people, this means they are not alone in their history and called for the lessons of the past not to be forgotten when it comes to the struggle for freedom.

Previously, memorial plaques in memory of Dzhokhar Dudayev were erected in Ivano-Frankivsk and Poltava, and Kyiv authorities named a street after him. In October 2022, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, by a majority vote, recognized the independence of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.