Rectors of Tomsk universities spoke in favor of renaming Lenin Avenue to Universitetsky Avenue. The issue of changing the name of the main street flared up with renewed vigor this summer. The reason was the statement of Deputy Mayor Alexei Sevostyanov at a meeting of the City Duma. The official announced that it was worth renaming part of Lenin Avenue to Universitetsky Avenue, despite the objections of the communists. What do the communists themselves think about this, and when do officials intend to turn the idea into reality?