The Krasnoyarsk City Council deputy Vyacheslav Dyukov has been expelled from United Russia for breaching party ethical standards. An official regional party statement confirmed the decision, noting that the expulsion followed a review by the presidium of the regional political council.
The publication describing the case stated that, given the nature of the violation and the circumstances surrounding it, the presidium decided to remove Vyacheslav Igorevich Dyukov from all members of the United Russia party. The decision reflects the party’s stance on conduct unbecoming of its officials and the consequences for those who break its ethical rules.
The controversy surrounding Dyukov began after a meeting of a local government commission discussed plans for recruiting contract workers in 2024. During the discussion, remarks suggested that some individuals who joined contracts to participate in the Special Military Operation were of questionable background, including references such as alcohol dependence, homelessness, mental health concerns, and a prior criminal record. These statements provoked strong criticism from local officials and triggered action by the ethics commission.
Following the incident, Dyukov stepped back from leadership responsibilities. He requested relief from duties as chairman of the permanent commission on urban planning and road transport infrastructure while he prepared for a temporary withdrawal to a region designated for special military operations.
In a February 17 post on VKontakte, Dyukov acknowledged his wrongdoing and accepted the party’s expulsion decision. He apologized to individuals who may have been offended by his previous remarks and described the controversial statement as an instance of “black speech exaggeration” meant to convey a critical view of certain recruitment principles for the Special Military Operation, particularly given his firsthand experience in the conflict zone. He asserted that his remarks should not define his stance and that the core argument concerned the fairness and effectiveness of recruitment approaches in wartime contexts.
Dyukov also clarified that he would remain part of the United Russia faction and continue his work within the City Council, despite the disciplinary action. The episode underscored the ongoing tension between public duty and personal expressions in a charged political environment.
In related developments, a Tambov official was disciplined after an inappropriate exchange with traffic police, illustrating a broader pattern of accountability within regional administrations. Separately, the previous tenure of the city’s former mayor has been marked by a bribery conviction associated with his broader service in the public sphere, including service related to the Special Military Operation—an element that continues to color regional political discourse.
As the region processes these events, observers note that the United Russia party is reinforcing its expectations for conduct among elected officials. The case of Dyukov serves as a reference point for how ethical standards are enforced and how public accountability is interpreted in times of political sensitivity and national security concerns.