Yabloko supports Elena Paltseva’s candidacy for Children’s Ombudsman post in Karelia
Press release, 10.10.2017
Yabloko’s faction in the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Karelia has supported Elena Paltseva’s candidacy for Children’s Ombudsman post in the region. Elena Paltseva is a lawyer and head of the committee on civic society and ethnic relations in the Public Chamber of the Republic of Karelia.
“Children in Karelia need a true advocate. Elena Paltseva is the one. There are many reasons to support her candidacy. She is a decent person and enjoys an untarnished reputation. She is frank, friendly, sociable and wins the favour of other people, which is essential for such a dissicult job,” Yabloko Chair Emilia Slabunva explained.
Yabloko faction will forward a reference to Elena Paltseva to the Ministry for the national and regional policy of the Republic of Karelia. Head of the Republic must propose the candidacy for consideration by 20th October. Then the deputies of the regional parliament will have to make decision within a month.
Posted: October 10th, 2017 under Social Policies, Youth Policies.