The head of Gagauzia in Moldova allowed the use of the St. George ribbon

Irina Vlakh

The HEAD of the Gagauz autonomy of Moldova, Irina Vlakh, signed a law allowing the wearing of the St. George ribbon in the territory of Gagauzia. This was reported by the press service of the administration of the autonomy.

“On the territory of Gagauzia, it is allowed to manufacture, store and use the St. George ribbon, red flags of Victory and other symbols associated with the Victory in the Great Patriotic War,” the message says.

In addition, the law establishes the holding of events on the territory of Gagauzia to "perpetuate the memory of the war veterans and patriotic education of the younger generation," the administration specified.

Gagauzia is an autonomy within Moldova. It has its own constitution - the Charter, the president - the Bashkan, the legislative body - the People's Assembly and the capital - Comrat. Unlike the rest of Moldova, where one state language is established, there are three of them: Gagauz, Moldavian and Russian. In 2019, Vlah, who is a supporter of the rapprochement of autonomy with RUSSIA, was re-elected president in Gagauzia.

The President of Moldova approved a ban on the use of the St. George ribbon Politics

The Parliament of Moldova previously approved a ban on wearing the St. George ribbon, as well as the demonstration of the symbols Z and V, the law was signed by President Maia Sandu. For violating the ban, citizens face a fine of 4.5 thousand to 9 thousand lei (from 17.5 thousand to 35 thousand rubles at the exchange rate on April 29) or 30-60 hours of community service. For legal entities, the fine will be higher - from 9 thousand to 18 thousand lei (up to 70 thousand rubles).

According to Sandu, the symbols "change their meaning depending on the context, on reality." At the same time, the president added that “people will still be able to honor the memory of the heroes who fought in World War II,” the celebration of May 9 in Moldova is not prohibited.

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The Russian Foreign Ministry, commenting on the ban on the St. George ribbon, said that Moldova's actions do not correspond to its statements of commitment to a neutral status and partnership with Russia.

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