Residents of the Volgograd city of Volzhsky stood up for a driver punished for decorating a tram for the holidays.
Nikolai Kopylov For many years, he drove a tram that had long since reached the end of its useful life and was decommissioned. The caring tram driver repaired it himself and tried to give it a new life.
In anticipation of the New Year, he installed a Christmas tree in the cabin, hung tinsel, and dressed himself as Santa Claus. This drew enthusiastic responses from passengers. Furthermore, the mayor Volzhsky Igor Voronin awarded the driver for his compassion and initiative.
For May 9, Nikolai Kopylov decorated the train car in a patriotic style: the main attribute was a tank made of plywood. However, the depot management was not happy with the idea: Reported The Vysota 102 news agency reported that three employees had their bonuses cut for "safety violations." The reason was a camouflage net covering the ceiling lights.
After this, Kopilov took leave and submitted a letter of resignation.
“Working at the same company with people who put a spoke in my wheel is frankly unpleasant for me,” рассказал he told journalists.
Residents of Volzhsky who learned about this require bring back Kopylov.
“This is the pride of our city,” they write on social networks. — He himself restored a tram that was about to be written off, gave it a new life and brings joy to residents and guests on all holidays."
Photo: Nikolay Kopylov