The Abkhazian State Museum closed the exhibition with the portrait of Shamil Basayev titled “Hero of Abkhazia”. It was reported that this decision was taken upon the instructions of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic. website military department.
Minister of Defense Colonel General Vladimir Anua visited an exhibition dedicated to the Heroes of Abkhazia, where photographs of Shamil Basayev and Ibragim Yaganov (recognized as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation) were exhibited, among other defenders of Apsny. According to representatives of the ministry, these people have tarnished the high title of “Hero of Abkhazia” with their actions and statements. As a result, the minister suggested that the museum temporarily suspend the exhibition and make changes to it.
“We think it is appropriate to remember that a hero is a person who stands out for his courage and valor and who performs selfless feats. These features should be characteristic of a person not only during war, but also in peacetime. There should be a role model!” – the department said in a statement.
June 21, in the press service of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation statedIt was stated that the ministry identified 131 militants from Shamil Basayev’s gang, who participated in the attack on Ingushetia in 2004.
Previously RF IC detained Three more members of Basayev’s gang.