The regional arm of United Russia has announced a suspension of a party member who serves as a deputy in the Tobolsk regional Duma. The move, confirmed by the region’s press service, follows recent questions about the deputy’s conduct and the need to clarify all pertinent details.
According to a URA.RU report, the membership of the deputy remains paused until the investigative conditions are fully clarified. The decision was issued on January 9, a regional representative noted during discussions with the press.
The deputy, previously identified as Rinata Uramaeva, faced allegations linked to a traffic incident that was widely shared in the Tobolsk community on the VKontakte social network. The posts included photographs purportedly showing the aftermath of the accident and named the involved parties.
In the described incident, the owner of a Lada Granta claimed that on New Year’s Eve in Tobolsk, the deputy, who was reportedly operating a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, collided with the other vehicle. The Lada Granta owner contended that the deputy’s assistant attempted to intervene but the deputy left the scene, after which the owner filed a formal complaint with the traffic police.
During a discussion with URA.RU, the deputy acknowledged that an accident occurred on the New Year’s Eve event. The deputy asserted that sobriety was maintained at the time and described a minor backing maneuver that produced a light impact. He said he did not observe any visible damage to the vehicles and assumed the impact occurred near a wheel area rather than impacting the body of the cars.
Earlier, a regional news agency reported concerns about drivers who appear under the influence and how traffic enforcement addresses the issue in neighboring areas, highlighting a broader public safety conversation that has drawn regional attention.
As the situation develops, observers are watching how the party and regional authorities handle inquiries, potential disciplinary actions, and any implications for public trust. The events have sparked discussions about accountability for elected officials and the standards expected of regional lawmakers in Tobolsk and beyond. [URA.RU attribution]