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.
