The monument to Marshal of the Soviet Union Ivan Konev, dismantled in Prague, you should not return to its original place. This daughter Natalia Konev said RIA Novosti.
In April, as reported by “the Rambler”, a monument to Konev in Prague by decision of the authorities of the district Prague 6 was dismantled and transferred to the Museum. Today the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov said that it needs to be restored.
“the Idea I do not support,” — said Natalia Koneva, thanked the Minister for support.
In her opinion, the return of the monument is not a solution, but also may contribute to continued abuse, such as the local radicals can re-pour it with paint.
Konev believes that, “getting back our troops, and the Marshal must return home.”
On April 9 the Minister of defence of Russia Sergey Shoigu asked the Minister of defence of the Czech Republic Lubomir Menara to transfer the monument to Konev Russia. Today the first Deputy Chairman of the chamber of deputies of the Czech Parliament Vojtech Filip said that the monument is Konev must be immediately returned to its original location.
