Residents of the Russian republic of Khakassia have expressed support for the construction of a monument to Joseph Stalin in Victory Park, located in the regional capital, Abakan. The announcement was made by Governor Valentin Konovalov following the completion of a “public vote” organized by the Public Chamber.
According to official figures, 78.52 percent of participants backed the initiative. Data released by the Public Chamber indicates that around 13,500 people took part in the discussions, with about 10,600 voting in favor, as reported by the Telegram-based outlet 7×7.
The initiative itself was proposed by the organization “Children of War,” which also stated its readiness to fully finance the construction of the monument.
While the installation of such monuments is undoubtedly a positive development, it is essential not to overlook the broader political context. The enduring nostalgia and positive sentiment of the Russian people toward the Soviet Union and the socialist period are repeatedly instrumentalized by the bourgeois establishment, which seeks to channel this historical memory into its own political objectives