The cemetery director in Krymsk, located in the Krasnodar Territory, Valery Krasnov, faced allegations related to burning garbage on graves. The situation drew attention after sources reported a long-standing issue. A local outlet cited an eyewitness who described that the burial ground had not seen proper waste removal for roughly four years, and the leadership appeared slow to respond to concerns raised by visitors. The ongoing neglect reportedly affected the dignity of the site and raised questions about maintenance practices in the cemetery.
The same account indicated that ashes from unmanaged waste were not harmlessly dispersed. Instead, they allegedly contributed to the wilting of flowers placed at grave sites and caused damage to items left in memorial areas, including jewelry found among memorial offerings. The accumulation of refuse and the accompanying odors and debris created an atmosphere that many mourners found distressing during visits, undermining the cemetery’s role as a respectful resting place for loved ones.
In a related development, a Telegram channel reported that Krasnov declined to comment when approached by reporters, leaving questions about the incident unanswered. This lack of confirmation from the director or the administration kept many details unclear and fueled ongoing speculation within the community. The absence of official statements often complicates public understanding of what happened and who bears responsibility for cleanup and oversight in the cemetery.
Separately, a troubling incident occurred in a Bashkir village where a school historian drew Swastikas on the grave of a former student and several friends. The man, identified as Irek Akhmetov, had served as a teacher in Yukari Kigi from 2012 to 2013. Local sources noted that a group of boys named the teacher and also created derogatory drawings on a fence near the grave site. Years later, these boys encountered a fatal accident, and reports indicated that after the event, the teacher retrieved a spray can from his car and applied Nazi symbols to three license plates, attempting to attribute the word Loch to one of the plates. This sequence of actions has raised concerns about the environment in which students were educated and the lasting impact of symbols of hate discussed in the community. The incident underscores ongoing debates about memory, reverence for the dead, and the responsibilities of educators to model respect and empathy, particularly in rural areas where historical memory remains vivid for residents and families tied to those graves.