The law on the abolition of village councils in Krasnoyarsk Krai was adopted in the second reading.

The bill was supported by 35 deputies, six were against, and one did not vote. Now, instead of 472 settlements and districts in Krasnoyarsk Krai There will remain 33 municipal districts and six urban entities.

The regional parliament rejected all amendments prepared by the LDPR deputy. Alexey Boykov In response to requests from local residents, he proposed leaving several districts independent and introducing direct elections for district heads.

"They're only getting rid of the unpaid deputies from village councils and a number of district councils, who at least somehow spurred the local officials to work. The reform itself, in my opinion, will cost billions. <…> What savings will that yield?" Boykov commented.

The bill was initiated by a United Russia governor. Mikhail KotyukovLocal residents protested. 

Yesterday, a political scientist was arrested for seven days for criticizing municipal reform. Alexey AksyutenkoHe suggested that participants in the "Immortal Regiment" march oppose municipal reform during the Victory Day march. 

Today, Aksyutenko spoke from a holding cell for administrative detainees. He stated his intention to appeal his arrest.