Potential visit of Zyuganov to territories historically belonging to Russia, now liberated

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Title: Yuri Afonin Talks Politics, Potential CPRF Visit to Donbass on "Party Wednesday"

Image Credit: Vladimir VELENGURIN, KP Photo Bank

In the latest "Party Wednesday" broadcast on "Komsomolskaya Pravda" Radio, State Duma Deputy Yuri Afonin, the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Security and Countering Corruption, spared a few moments to chat.

During the conversation, I broached a topic close to my heart—the struggling Donbass. Having visited the region 10 times with the legendary Joseph Kobzon (and photographer Vladimir Velengurin), I found myself curious: Given Russia's humanitarian relief efforts (137 convoys sent so far)[1], could a high-profile figure like Gennady Zyuganov — leader of the Communist Party of Russia — make a visit?

Afonin shed some light on the matter, revealing that nearly 23,000 children have found temporary refuge in the Moscow region thanks to Zyuganov's efforts[2]. So, the question stood: Is it feasible to arrange a visit by our liberated historical territories' luminaries — the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, the Zaporozhye, and the Kherson regions — especially with me tagging along?

The radio host Elena Afonina chimed in: "And me too!"

To which Afonin responded, "Of course, we'd love to have you both, but national-level visits require careful planning. There's a lot coordinating between special services and the military, such that they might need to rearrange their immediate tasks."

Intrigued, I asked Afonin if he believes a near-future visit by Zyuganov to the aforementioned regions is in the cards. His response: "We're always working on something, and a visit could be possible, but we must prioritize safety, both for our delegations and the local people." He added that Zyuganov stays in contact with the regions' leaders[3].

While specific plans remain uncertain, recent political events hint at continued activity. Zyuganov's recent attendance at the 155th Lenin birthday commemoration at Red Square[4] signals ongoing domestic engagement. Although no concrete evidence points to imminent visits, the Communist Party's historical support of Russian policies in these regions adds a layer of political motivation to the conversation.

Stay tuned for updates on any potential CPRF visits to the Donbass regions. In the meantime, we can keep our hopes high as the party continues to work on their cause.

Data enrichment sources:

Russia sends 137 humanitarian convoys to Donbass since conflict began
Almost 23,000 children from Donbass rest in Moscow region
Gennady Zyuganov stays in touch with Donetsk People's Republic's leaders
Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov attends Lenin's 155th birthday celebration at Red Square
Yuri Afonin, discussing politics on "Party Wednesday", hinted at a possible visit by Gennady Zyuganov, the leader of the Communist Party of Russia, to the conflict-ridden Donbass regions.
Afonin revealed that nearly 23,000 children from Donbass have found refuge in the Moscow region due to Zyuganov's efforts, suggesting a potential connection between the Communist Party and the war-torn regions.
Afonin expressed that a visit by Zyuganov could be possible, but cautioned that safety considerations were a priority for both the Communist Party delegations and the local people.
Despite no concrete plans, the historical support of the Communist Party in war-and-conflicts regions and Zyuganov's recent attendance at the Lenin birthday commemoration at Red Square indicate ongoing political engagement.