Saturday, August 1, 2015

Putin has changed the status of “Chersonese Taurian” – RBC

National Reserve “Chersonese” in Sevastopol

Photo: TASS

In addition to the inclusion in the list of most valuable objects of the Head of State also decided to include the archaeological sites “Tauric Chersonesos” and the reserve in the register of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation, said on Saturday the Kremlin press service ..

The documents will be handed over to the Governor of Sevastopol to the Russian government until September 1, the report said.

In Hersonissos baptized with his retinue, Prince Vladimir, the millennium anniversary of his death is celebrated this year. On the occasion of this date in Russia were organized large-scale events.

Speaking at a reception to mark the occasion, President Putin said that the decision of Prince Vladimir baptized Rus was a visionary and extremely responsible. He noted that the prince stopped infighting, broken external enemies and thus laid the foundation for the formation of a unified Russian nation, “actually paved the way for the construction of a strong, centralized Russian state.” The Head of State added that under the leadership of Prince Vladimir of Russia grew, gained strength and credibility in the eyes of neighbors, “led the conversation on an equal footing with the peoples of the West and East.” “We are faithful choice of Prince Vladimir”, – Putin said.

July 29 became aware of the decision of the governor of Sevastopol Sergey Menyailo appoint the new director of the reserve “Chersonese” Sevastopol district dean Archpriest Sergei Halyuta. Explaining his choice, the governor said that “to be a place of Hersonissos bowed, pilgrimage, and not just a tourist.” “There must go not just to hit the bell, and bow to the holy place. It is the second largest Athos for pilgrims, “- said Menyailo (quoted by TASS).

The decision criticized the chairman of the Legislative Assembly of Sevastopol Alexey Chaly. “Order of the Governor consider unfortunate step. Hersonissos – is more than the actual church, where Vladimir was baptized. And the attitude to be appropriate. The argument of the governor does not look convincing. I think that it would be right to cancel this order, “- led the press service of the city parliament words Chaly.

The museum staff” Chersonese “in a meeting with the governor of Sevastopol expressed dissatisfaction with his decision. They fear that it would be destroyed by a research center with a 200-year history.

The Free Historical Society also expressed disagreement with the decision Menyailo. “We, scientists and teachers from different universities and research institutions in Russia, which in spite of the difference of political views united scientific community recognized the professionalism and devotion to science, deeply angered the leadership accepted the decision of Sevastopol as prejudicial not only to science, but also the prestige of the Russian state and the Russian Orthodox Church” – said in a statement the Free Historical Society received by RBC.

«We were unpleasantly surprised manner of communication Mayor SI Menyailo with research staff of the reserve. Demonstrated governor communication style is deeply offensive to any person who has devoted his life to science, education and culture, “- said in a statement.

The Free Historical Society supported the appeal of the collective reserve” Chersonese “requiring review the adopted leadership Sevastopol “disastrous decision.” The participants called for as soon as possible to convey “Chersonese” in the federal jurisdiction.

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