April 10: “the unique monument to the unique person” was opened in Arkhangelsk by young activists. This “unique person” is the governor of Arkhangelsk region Ilya Mikhalchuk, and the fact that the monument was made of cardboard isn’t just a random coincidence: Mr. Mikhalchuk was very proud of the rapid cardboard industry development in his region (its production has quadrupled in recent years). Unfortunately, there’s nothing else he could brag about except for a draconian public utilities tariff increase, so that was actually the main reason of setting up the monument which was destroyed pretty soon after its inauguration. It’s also necessary to mention that one of the speakers at the ceremony was incriminated with public disorder.

Mr. Mikhalchuk was invited to the ceremony but he didn’t show up either for modesty or for being afraid of talking with citizens–we actually don’t know the exact reason.