In Lithuania, the scandal broke out with the new Deputy Minister of Finance Valentin Gavrilov, who congratulated his subscribers on Victory Day on social networks and claimed that he would continue to celebrate May 9 because this date is important for his family. writes about this LRT.
“This date has always been important to our family. Yes, I understand the current context, but I respect the memory of my grandparents and other relatives… We are trying to continue this tradition: May 9, if that does not work, on the 8th or 10th, ” Gavrilov commented on the situation.
This caused discontent among members of the Social Democratic Party, of which Gavrilov was a member, and party members called on him to resign. LRT writes that the party leadership plans to advise the deputy minister to stop celebrating Victory Day.
Simonas Kairys, also former Minister of Culture and Seimas MP, called Gavrilov’s actions an example of “everyday Sovietism”. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, through his advisors, also expressed the opinion that Deputy Minister Gavrilov’s personal position in the context of his own position is incomprehensible and unacceptable.
Simonas Kairys, who previously served as Minister of Culture of Lithuania criticized The words of his successor Sarūnas Birutis, who opposed the elimination of Russian culture, have been called “playing with fire”.
Previously reportedIt was stated that Lukashenko plans to celebrate Victory Day in Moscow in 2025.
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Source: Gazeta
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