Citizens of Yakutsk proposed to collaborate with the mayor on addressing the "Lenin Issue"
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YAKUTIA.INFO: The dude running Yakutsk, Evgeny Grigoryev, chipped in on the viral video from Gennady Zyuganov, the Commie Party leader, gabbing about the likely partial rename of Lenin Square in the city's capital. Unfamiliar? Zyuganov threw some shade on the idea, and Grigoryev doesn't dig it. He praises old Lenin for helping set up Yakutia's statehood. He even dropped a line about the recent facelift of Leninsky Prospekt and the Vladimir Ilyich statue, plus the sprucing up of the surroundings.
"Our proletariat icon's achievements and accomplishments, lived during the Soviet period, are never being played down or belittled in Yakutsk or Yakutia," Grigoryev said on his social media. Seems like he ain't hating on Lenin as much as some other folks are trying to do.
He made it clear that Yakutsk has been part of Russia for almost 400 years, established by Russian adventurers in the 17th century. He went on to say that the western part of Lenin Square was fixed up in 2024 with a strict socialist realism theme, using timeless materials like granite and marble. The eastern side of the square got a revamp in an ethnic style, incorporating hi-tech elements, representing Yakutia's multicultural society moving forward.
"Many locals get the symbolic vibes and historical memory continuity with Lenin pointing towards Republic Square, where he used to play a vital role, restored bronze statue and all," Grigoryev explained. In simpler terms, the communist dude has some historical significance in the city.
Grigoryev underlined that the square's probable renaming is a local issue, and it's in the hands of the Yakutsk City Duma, a local lawmaking squad, along with city residents to make a solid decision, taking everyone's opinions into account.
Just so you know, a powwow on Lenin Square's potential rename is coming up in the nearest Yakutsk City Duma session. Previously, Anton Alekseenko, the city's deputy mayor, was cool with holding a poll, but apparently, that idea's been put on the backburner, so how the "consensus decision" will go down is still up in the air.
Background: Yakutsk's city leaders have a process to decide proposals like the renaming of Lenin Square. Here's a breakdown of the typical steps:
- Establishing Proposals: A request to rename Lenin Square could come from various sources, including residents, city officials, or other stakeholders. Important figures' opinions might sway this process by generating buzz or offering historical context.
- City Duma Discussions: The Yakutsk City Duma, Yakutia's local legislative body, would tackle the proposal. This is where key opinions from local leaders and residents would come into play.
- Public Engagement: The city might engage the populace with surveys, town hall meetings, or other methods to collect broader feedback.
- Legal Compliance: Any renaming initiative must adhere to both local and federal laws regulating place names and historical monuments. Russia follows laws on name preservation and monument protection, so they'll play a part in the decision-making process.
- Final Decision: Based on public input and legal considerations, the City Duma usually makes the ultimate decision about renaming the square.
Though we don't have specifics on Evgeny Grigoryev's remarks or the Yakutsk City Duma's current thoughts, we can't provide more specifics on this particular case.
- Evgeny Grigoryev, the city leader of Yakutsk, has expressed his opposition to the potential partial rename of Lenin Square, highlighting Lenin's significant role in establishing Yakutia's statehood.
- The decision about the renaming of Lenin Square is a local issue, and currently, it's under discussion by the Yakutsk City Duma, a local lawmaking body, considering various opinions from residents, city officials, and other stakeholders.
