Gubernator Threatens Journalist with Lawsuits Over Maternity Ward…
Governor threatened journalist with court action over questions regarding the closure of a maternity hospital in Kolyuchugino. Vladimir Oblast Governor Alexander Avdeev threatened lawsuits against Elena Frolova of the Kolyuchugin Vestia newspaper following her inquiries about the closure of the maternity ward in Kolyuchugino.
Consensus
- The maternity ward in Kolchugino's Central District Hospital ceased operations on May 15.
- Local residents and medical staff protested the closure, with hundreds participating in demonstrations.
- Only an urgent obstetric unit remains in the hospital for emergency cases.
- Journalist Yelena Frolova questioned Governor Avdeev about the closure during a public meeting.
- Avdeev denied having promised to allocate 167 million rubles to preserve the maternity ward.
- Avdeev demanded proof that a woman had an abortion due to the ward's closure.
- Avdeev threatened to sue Frolova if she could not provide evidence for her claims.
- Frolova cited a May press conference where Avdeev mentioned the 167 million ruble figure.
- The government of Vladimir Region blurred Frolova's face in official photos from the visit.
Points of divergence
- The regional government's press service blurred the face of the editor-in-chief of 'Kolchuginskie Vesti' on photographs from the governor's visit. — novaya_eu
- The governor visited Kolchugino amid protests over the closure of the local maternity ward at the beginning of the year. — tg_horizontal_russia
- Over a thousand people attended one of the protests against the closure. — tg_astrapress
- Avdeev directly accused Frolova of lying and said she was playing with people's lives. — tg_doxajournal
- Avdeev threatened to sue Frolova twice if she did not provide evidence. — novaya_eu
- Avdeev said he did not say anything about 167 million rubles. — tg_astrapress
- Avdeev said, 'You are lying, I accuse you directly that you are lying.' — tg_doxajournal
Coverage (6 sources)
- Governor of Vladimir Region threatened journalist with lawsuits over questions about closed maternity hospital in Kolychugino Governor V... — ASTRA
- Vladimir authorities embarrassed a journalist who asked the governor about closing a maternity hospital. The region's head himself threatened her with court action — Новая газета Европа
- Governor of Vladimir Region threatened journalist with lawsuits over questions about closure of maternity hospital in Kolychugino Region head Alexander Avdeev came on a visit to city of Kolychugino where protests began this year over closure of local maternity hospital During his meeting... — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
- Governor of Vladimir Region threatened journalist with lawsuits over questions about closed maternity clinic in Klyuchugino — ASTRA
- Governor Threatened Journalist with Lawsuit Over Questions About Closing Maternity Clinic in Kolyuchugino — DOXA
- Governor of Vladimir Region threatened journalist with lawsuits over questions about closure of maternity clinic in Klyuchugino — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
Key entities
- Vladimir Oblast
- Kolyuchugino
- Aleksandr Avdeev
- Kolyuchugino Governor
- Elena Frolova
- Kolyuchginskaya Vest
- Media
- V
- Seven Seven
- Al
- Press Service of the Government
- Puls 33 Region
- Kolyuchginsk
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