"Meets the interests of historical education"
Deputy Governor Vladimir Osipovsky of the Vologda region He answered who and why is erecting a monument to Joseph Stalin in Vologda—the editorial staff has the answer. "NotMoscow".
The idea of installing a monument to Stalin voiced Governor of the Vologda Oblast Georgy Filimonov. In response to this open letter, a Vologda historian and geographer wrote to the governor Ivan Dzhukha, который He proposed erecting a monument on the roof of Stalin's house-museum in Vologda—so that it would be visible from the governor's window and serve as a reminder of the "heights of effective management in the 1930s–1950s."
Juhu was also supported by other residents of Vologda, who Launched a petition asking to "reconsider the decision to erect the monument," as it could "offend the memory, honor, and families who suffered from Stalin's repressions."
But, as is clear from Deputy Governor Osipovsky's response, the monument will still be erected, since "the decision was made taking into account appeals from citizens and public organizations."
The Vologda State Historical, Architectural, and Art Museum-Reserve will finance the creation and installation of the monument. It is planned to be erected near the building where Joseph Stalin lived in exile from 1911 to 1912, on the grounds of the Vologda Exile Museum.
"We believe that installing the sculpture on the museum grounds is in the interests of historical education and the development of the historical and cultural potential of the city of Vologda."
— the official’s response says.
Osipovsky also noted that since the monument will be installed on museum grounds, public hearings are not required.