Ivan Deviatkin
Ivan Deviatkin is a Finnish politician who recently gained attention after being elected to the Lappeenranta City Council with 541 votes as a member of the Left Alliance. Previously a candidate for the Social Democratic Party, he was suspended due to his refusal to publicly condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, citing concerns for his safety. Deviatkin has been an advocate for opening the eastern border and promoting the rights of Russian-speaking residents in Finland. He aims to enhance Lappeenranta's internationalization and improve the integration and employment of immigrants.
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Ivan Deviatkin was expelled from the leftist council group due to his behavior and actions against the party's values.
Myös vasemmistoliitto heivasi itärajan sulkua vastustaneen poliitikon
Finland· 2025-05-30Ivan Deviatkin was elected to the Lappeenranta city council after collecting 541 votes.
Sdp hyllytti ehdokkaan, joka ei suostunut tuomitsemaan Venäjän hyökkäystä – nousi valtuustoon vasemmiston riveistäFinland· 2025-04-14