In Tomsk, a monument to victims of political repression was removed. Officials explained it by the risk of a “garage collapse,” then deleted the post

In Tomsk, a monument to victims of political repression was removed. Officials explained it by the risk of a “garage collapse,” then deleted the post

This morning, the Tomsk mayor’s office reported on its Telegram channel that the administration had received information “about the likelihood of a garage collapse.” In connection with this, access to the Square of Memory of Political Repression was restricted, and the memorial complex was transferred into storage.

Later, the mayor’s office deleted the post.

The outlet “7x7” writes that police are guarding the square; they are also explaining the closure of the square by anti-landslide measures.

At the same time, law enforcement officers are forbidding photographs and asking people to delete pictures already taken. In addition, police are recording the passport details of those who came to the square.

🔹The Square of Memory of Victims of Political Repression in Tomsk was opened in October 1992, while the “Stone of Sorrow” itself appeared at this site in 1989.

The space was created with budget funds at the initiative of the city administration and Memorial, the outlet Vtomske notes.

🔵Today in Russia is the Day of Remembrance of Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People. Vladimir Putin legally established this day last year.

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