Georgy Filimonov
Georgy Filimonov is a Russian politician serving as the governor of the Vologda region since autumn 2023. He is known for implementing controversial initiatives, including restricting retail alcohol sales and advocating for regional clinics to forgo abortion licenses. His tenure has been marked by a distinctive public persona, including a notable inauguration featuring a song by the rock band 'Alice' and displaying portraits of historical figures like Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin. Filimonov has also been vocal about his expectations for his administration, criticizing subordinates for inadequate English proficiency and challenging opponents to confrontations over negative rumors.
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Russia:
Georgy Filimonov claimed that the data on Stalin's repressions were greatly exaggerated by Khrushchev.
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Georgy Filimonov claimed that the data on Stalin's repressions were greatly exaggerated by Khrushchev.
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Russia:
Georgy Filimonov emphasized the need to care for the Russian people and address depopulation.
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Romania:
Georgy Filimonov, the governor of the Vologda region, stated that the decision to dismiss Yulia Shevtsova was made after a pragmatic analysis of the situation.
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Russia:
Georgy Filimonov condemned the words of Shevtsova's daughter, calling them unacceptable.
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Russia:
Georgy Filimonov is mentioned as the governor of the Vologda region who recommended Yulia Shevtsova to serve as the acting head of the Nyuksensky district.
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Russia:
Georgy Filimonov, the head of the Vologda region, criticized the owners of alcohol retail chains for contributing to alcohol terrorism.
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Russia:
Georgy Filimonov is the head of the Vologda region who criticized the owners of alcohol retail chains for contributing to alcohol terrorism.
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Russia:
Georgy Filimonov, the governor of Vologda Oblast, proposed strict restrictions on alcohol sales due to high mortality rates linked to alcohol consumption.
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Russia:
Georgy Filimonov is the governor of Vologda Oblast who proposed to lift the ban on attracting migrants to construction work.
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