Moscow / St. Petersburg, June 16 – RIA Novosti On Thursday, the bridge over the ring canal Dudergofsky in Krasnoselsky district of St. Petersburg was officially named after the first Chechen president Akhmad Kadyrov.. The decision was taken by the authorities of St. Petersburg, apparently have decided to put an end to the heated debate on this issue – originally the possibility of a bridge named after Akhmat Kadyrov in the northern capital of Russia has been controversial not only among citizens but also among politicians, public and cultural figures <. / p> Before the city administration has taken such a decision, the assignment of the bridge named after Akhmad Kadyrov on May 30 approved the toponymic commission of St. Petersburg. Moreover, its decision was of a recommendatory nature, to approve the name was governor. Deputies from the faction of the “Apple” of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg have already sent an appeal to the prosecutor of the city with a request to check the legality of government regulations of St. Petersburg on awarding the bridge named after the first president of Chechnya. Experts and politicians, commenting on the decision, saying his haste, and point out that on this issue it was necessary to hold a public discussion. The Kremlin initially distanced themselves from the discussion, pointing out that such decisions are the prerogative of the local authorities, and on Thursday, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov reiterated that position.
Akhmad Kadyrov – the first president of Chechnya, religious and state leaders. In 1995 he was elected mufti of Chechnya. Kadyrov took part in military operations against Russian troops until 1996 (the signing of the Khasavyurt agreements). After the outbreak of war in Chechnya, Kadyrov defected to the Russian federal forces, later becoming president of the Chechen republic. In May 2004 he was killed in a terrorist attack. In the name of Kadyrov named a street in Moscow and a mosque in Grozny.
Pros and Cons
The meeting toponymic commission, which discussed the possibility of assigning the nameless bridge named after Akhmad Kadyrov, has passed May 30. In favor of this decision voted nine people, six – against, two abstained
Already at that time, opinions on this issue in the society is seriously divided.. The idea of perpetuating the memory of Akhmad Kadyrov in St. Petersburg and found many supporters, including among politicians. So the deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the city Vitaly Milon supported this idea, noting that such an initiative addressed about one and a half years ago.
“I believed, and still believe, that a person who has graduated from the war, including the cost of his life, worthy of memory, not only in St. Petersburg, but also in many other cities. In the Caucasus, while by insurgents killed not only Chechens, funerals and came to Ryazan, and the Far East “, – said the deputy RIA Novosti
at the same time, many public and cultural figures have spoken out against the decision.. Thus, shortly before the meeting of the toponymic commission famous film director Alexander Sokurov sent to the Governor of the Northern Capital Georgy Poltavchenko letter, which spoke out against the name of one of the city’s bridges in honor of Kadyrov. Against made and People’s Artist of the USSR, honorary citizen of St. Petersburg Oleg Basilashvili.
Against the expressed and ordinary Russians, including many of St. Petersburg. Those who disagree with the decision of toponymic Commission explained its position that the name of the first president of Chechnya in no way connected with the history of the northern capital. After Toponimical city commission was in favor of naming the unnamed Kadyrov’s bridge, the portal has appeared change.org petition against this decision. For two days it has signed more than 44 thousand people, and at the moment the number of people who put underneath your signature, is more than 92 thousand.
Residents of the northern capital went on a protest rally, which, according to law enforcement officers, gathered 350 people .reacted to the Commission’s decision and policy. In particular, the deputy of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg Maxim Reznik, introduced a draft resolution to Parliament on a vote of no confidence is Vice-Governor Vladimir Kirillov, who heads the toponymic commission, and deputy Boris Vishnevsky applied in gorizbirkom to hold a citywide referendum on the issue.
Earlier, Vice-governor of the city of Vladimir Kirillov has promised that the decision will take into account the opinion of citizens. However, prior to the referendum, it never came.
The decision was made
On Wednesday evening, a number of media reported that St. Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko signed a decree on awarding the Akhmat Kadyrov, the bridge over the Dudergofsky channel on Thursday the head of the press service of the administration of the governor of St. Petersburg Andrei KIBIT confirmed to RIA Novosti that information
“St. Petersburg -. it is part of Russia, the second city of the country A. Russia remembers and honors all of its heroes our country does not divide the heroes ethnicity never shared and sharing is not the point of our multi-ethnic unity… “- KIBIT said
.” The name of each character of the country has the right to perpetuate in cities across the country and it does not violate the traditions of St. Petersburg, on the contrary, emphasizes our respect for the Russian and the history of the role of personality in history. “- he added the official, explaining the” reasons of such a decision “in the light of the public debate has arisen.
On Thursday, the president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov, answering journalists’ questions about whether the St. Petersburg authorities consulted the Kremlin about the name of the bridge, said that this decision – the prerogative of the St. Petersburg authorities
<. p> “This is only the prerogative of the city authorities, (St. Petersburg governor Georgy) Poltavchenko should not consult with the Kremlin, taking certain decisions on naming geographical features in the region, so I do not feel entitled to comment on such decisions”, – Peskov said .
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has thanked the authorities and residents of St. Petersburg for the perpetuation of the memory of his father.
“I am sincerely grateful to George S. (Poltavchenko) and to all the inhabitants of the northern capital for the perpetuation of the memory outstanding Russians Akhmat-Hadji Abdulhamidovich who gave their lives in the fight against international terrorism, declared war on Russia, “- wrote Kadyrov in his Instagram
… but the debate continues
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Despite the fact that the authorities of St. Petersburg a decision already made, the discussion on this issue has not yet ended, and a petition against the naming of Kadyrov bridge continues to gain new members.
the MPs from the faction of the “Apple” of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg sent city prosecutor with a request to check the legality of the decision of the government of St. Petersburg on awarding the bridge named after Akhmad Kadyrov, said “Apple”.
“Boris Vishnevsky and Alexander Kobrin asked to verify the adoption of the resolution and the detection of violations of the law to raise the question about the reason for its abolition … Deputies reaction was the violation of the terms of the anti-corruption expertise and public discussion at the signing of the decision of St. Petersburg Government №495, which bridge through Dudergofsky channel alignment Avenue of Heroes to be known as “the bridge Akhmad Kadyrov,” – said in a statement
according to the report, the project discussion was to be held from 2 to 16 June, but the decision on awarding the bridge named after Kadyrov. signed on 15 June before the official end of the public comment period.
Wisniewski said the decision of the city authorities a big mistake, noting that it goes against public opinion.
“I think it’s a big mistake. That public opinion, which, I think, is well known and the governor and his advisers are categorically against this decision. Facts known: almost 90 thousand signatures against the Internet, meetings, “live” signatures. There are literally a handful of people who are willing to support the decision in the public space. When a decision is contrary to the clear public opinion, it seems to me that this is incorrect, “in this situation – said Wisniewski RIA Novosti
In the Public Chamber called assignment bridge in St. Petersburg named after the first President of the Chechen Republic reminder. that Russia was built by different people, who in this case were patriots
“We must not forget that he -. hero of Russia, and from my point of view (it is) a reminder that modern Russia is building a different humans, but patriots Russia. Such a decision will only benefit the formation of the Russian nation, which we have created, “- said the chairman of the Public Chamber (OP) on the harmonization of interethnic and interreligious relations Iosif Diskin RIA Novosti
Deputy Oleg Nilov, representing the State Duma Petersburg, called. assignment of the bridge in St. Petersburg named after Kadyrov’s “business benefit, but hasty”.
“With the creation of the city was laid this open philosophy of our city. On the streets of the city a huge amount of outstanding name completely different, and it does not matter, people worked here – have not worked and lived – lived, not in this case absolutely. Raises questions I have only the haste which was the implementation of good intentions, “- said the Nilov
In his view, once this matter has caused debate in society, the authorities of the city and the initiator should have it. continue to receive the support of an absolute majority of the citizens.
“In my feeling, neither the city authorities, nor the initiators not already done so, and it was their task. This haste in the implementation of good intentions can backfire some result. I believe that none of the great man, which include Kadyrov, would not be satisfied and happy if his name is forced on the pages of history “, – concluded the Nilov
For the benefit of the public debate expressed and human rights activist. , director of the Moscow Bureau for human Rights Alexander Brod. He noted that the figure of the first Chechen president Akhmad Kadyrov is perceived by citizens is ambiguous, and the decision to assign him the name of the bridge in St. Petersburg has caused public opinion polarization. in this situation, first of all it was necessary to hold public hearings He stressed Brod. in his opinion, “the governor of the team must feel the public mood, carefully work with people and do not take such hasty decisions, which cause social tensions in an already difficult socio-economic conditions”.
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