What is Demyan Ganul known for?"As previously reported by a journalist from the BBC Ukrainian Service who had interacted with the deceased, Ganul gave the impression of being extremely knowledgeable about the city's history.
He advocated for the preservation of historical monuments but urged people to distinguish, as he put it, 'Russian markers'- monuments that Russia had erected in Odesa to create the image of a Russian city.
The deceased activist also organized campaigns for animal rights. In particular, he organized protests in Odesa against the exploitation of animals in circuses.
Demyan Ganul was repeatedly intimidated- in 2020, unknown individuals smashed and burned his car with bats.
In May 2023, in Odesa, unidentified individuals in military uniforms beat him."
Source: BCC Ukraine
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