Yakutia Deputy Faces Backlash Over Street Named After Wife
A street in Yakutsk's 'Pobeda' sports complex district was renamed to 'Victory,' coinciding with the name of Deputy Vladimir Fedorov's wife, sparking public controversy and allegations of misuse of administrative resources.
Consensus
- A street in the 'Pobeda' sports complex district of Yakutsk was renamed to 'Victory'.
- The name 'Victory' coincides with the name of Deputy Vladimir Fedorov’s wife.
- Local resident Fedot Slyugrov criticized the renaming as lacking public discussion and expressed opposition from many residents.
- Deputy Fedorov denied involvement in the naming decision, stating it is outside his authority.
- Fedorov stated that the name 'Victory' has historical ties to nearby 'Pobeda' street and a park.
- Fedorov denied owning a cottage in the area, saying it was his son’s dacha sold about 15 years ago.
- Fedorov joked that if he had the power, he would name a city after his wife.
Points of divergence
- The name 'Victory' is also used in some local businesses linked by Slyugrov to the deputy. — vm
- There is a business empire built under the 'Victory' brand, including a furniture store, investment company, and LLC, allegedly controlled by the deputy and his wife. — tg_mash
- Critics believe the deputy used administrative resources to rename the street, calling it 'privatization' of local toponymy. — tg_mash
- Donald Trump decided to rename Lake Ontario on a map amid trade disputes between Washington and Ottawa. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Resident of Yakutia accused local deputy of renaming street in honor of wife — Вечерняя Москва
- Deputy named a street after his wife in Yakutia. While envious rivals demand an investigation, the elected representative jokes around — if there were chances, he would name the city too. Learn it, boys. — Mash