Grigory Yavlinsky on dismissal of Petrozavodsk Mayor Galina Shirshina
Blog post by Grigory Yavlinsky, 25.12.2015
Dismissal of Galina Shirshina from the post of Petrozavodsk Mayor represents a political revenge on behalf of Governor of Karelia Alexander Khudilainen.
Galina Shirshina was elected Petrozavodsk Mayor by people. The authorities always resort to arbitrary rule and force when they fail to win elections honestly.
The YABLOKO party will do everything to protect and support all honest, professional, and open Russian politicians, democratic opposition and give them every opportunity to participate in politics.
I am expressing my support to Galina Shirshina and highly estimate the results of her work as Mayor of Petrozavodsk.
Work performed by Shirshina in the situation of unprecedented resistance to the corrupt elites attracted nation-wide attention, and became an example of fair and effective management in difficult political, institutional and psychological conditions.
The fact that new Chairperson of the YABLOKO party Emilia Slabunova who supported election of Shirshina to the post of Mayor are comrades, like-minded persons and members of the same team is very important for us. I am confident that this partnership will continue to bring significant benefits to the Republic of Karelia and Russia.
Posted: December 27th, 2015 under Situation in Karelia, YABLOKO Against the Parties of Power.