The authorities of St. Petersburg dismantle the symbol of twinness with Mariopol

The authorities of the city of the city after January 18 plan to dismantle the installed on the Palace Square of St. Petersburg. This became known from the response of the Committee on the improvement of the St. Petersburg city defender Margarita Nikolaeva, writes Fontanka.

In response, the committee reports to her that this composition is not an object of improvement, but "symbolizes the unity of two cities and is a response gesture of friendship and cooperation with the chita-grain city of Mariupol." The exact date of dismantling and its reasons are unknown.

Dedicated to "twin" with the Ukrainian city, the installation was installed in St. Petersburg on December 12. On December 18, the inscription “The killer appeared on it, you yourself bombed it. Judas”, which is why the installation was decided to partially disassemble. For damage to installations, a 17-year-old schoolgirl was detained . It drew up a protocol under the article on the "discredit" of the army and released a bond of the turnout.

The city of Mariupol in the Donetsk region of Ukraine was taken by Russian troops in May 2022 after almost three months of fierce battles. During the assault on the city, a significant part of houses and other objects was destroyed. The exact number of the dead is not known, according to estimates, it is calculated by thousands or even tens of thousands. Ukraine and international human rights organizations accuse Russia of numerous war crimes committed in Mariupol, such as the shelling of the hospital and a blow to the drama theater where people were. The Russian Ministry of Defense calls these accusations "fakes." Many residents of Mariupol were forced to leave for Russia - other ways were blocked. The authorities of Ukraine consider this violent deportation. In the city, interruptions with light, warmth and water supply are still in the city, people continue to live in dilapidated houses.

Shortly after the occupation of Mariupol, the authorities of St. Petersburg announced that Petersburg and Mariupol would be "twin cities." It is alleged that Petersburg oversees humanitarian aid to Mariupol. It is alleged that the Double Hearts project was approved by Governor Alexander Beglov, and previously a similar installation appeared in the city garden of Mariupol.