The thesis focuses on the Hammer and Sickle monument located in the village of Renče in Kras. While the primary emphasis of the thesis is on the local interpretations of the monument, I place them within broader contexts, discourses, narratives, and ideologies that shape our perceptions of the past, heritage, and its future. Utilizing an ethnological-anthropological and historical approach, the author describes a historical account of the monuments in Slovenia during the Habsburg Empire and the Federal People’s Republic of Yugoslavia. Subsequently, the thesis summarizes some historical events, particularly those occurring during the Italian occupation of Primorska, which, among other things, led to the creation of the aforementioned monument. The dissertation also explores important concepts such as cultural heritage, legacy, and disputed heritage, which are closely intertwined with the local perspective or relationship with the monument. Based on the conducted field work, the dissertation revels varying viewpoints held by the locals regarding the monument and different ideas about its future. It aims to shed light on how the local community perceives the heritage processes associated with the monument and recognizes its multifaceted social significance. Employing ethnographic methods based on an inclusive or participatory approach, the author reveals different assessments of the monument, with which the dissertation aspires to contribute to further discussions about the monument’s fate, while also exploring different perspectives on the development of the local community.
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