Wife of Vologda Governor Denies Beating Claims

Irina Filimonova, wife of the governor of Vologda Oblast, denied claims circulating online that she was severely beaten by her husband and hospitalized in a hospital in Yaroslavl. She appeared in a video statement to confirm she is in good health.

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Irina Filimonova, the wife of Vologda Oblast Governor Georgy Filimonov, denied allegations of being beaten by her husband.
The claims about her being hospitalized in a Yaroslavl hospital after an alleged beating were false.
Irina Filimonova released a video statement to refute the rumors.
The video was published in the official channel of Governor Filimonov in the MAX app.
Governor Filimonov also commented on the rumors, calling them 'fake news' and 'nonsense'.
The governor suggested the rumors were linked to the approaching elections.

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Irina Filimonova said that people spreading the information should seek help from specialists because such a thing cannot be imagined in a sane mind. — riamo
Governor Filimonov stated that the rumors were part of an information war and linked to the approaching elections, and warned that those attempting attacks on his family would be held accountable. — vedomosti
In March 2025, Governor Filimonov mentioned that attempts to spread rumors about him involving drugs were part of an information war, and he offered to take relevant tests. — vedomosti
The video was recorded by Irina Filimonova to deny claims that she was beaten by her husband. — tg_tass_agency

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«In a sound mind you cannot imagine»: Filimonov's governor's wife refutes the beating — РИАМО
Governor Filimonov's wife refutes reports of her beating — Ведомости
Wife of Vologda Governor Irina Filimonova recorded a video refuting information about her being beaten by her husband. — ТАСС (Telegram)

Wife of Vologda Governor Denies Beating Claims

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