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Government representative publicly labels individuals protecting their assets as "cockroaches"

"Official from Leninsky Rayon administration calls market vendors fleeing during liquidation 'scurrying insects,' as reported by 'Moskovsky Komsomolets, Barnaul. Incident involves swift removal of impromptu market stalls."

Russian authority labels those preserving their possessions as pest-like insects, colloquially...
Russian authority labels those preserving their possessions as pest-like insects, colloquially known as cockroaches.

Government representative publicly labels individuals protecting their assets as "cockroaches"

In the heart of Barnaul, Russia, on August 29, 20XX, an incident at the Dokuchevo markets stirred up a storm of controversy. During the clearance of an unauthorized market, street vendors, many of them elderly, were seen clearing their goods from their stalls.

Photos of the incident were shared by a former local official in the "Status" section of a popular messaging app. The official, who has since been identified, referred to the vendors as "cockroaches" in a caption that read, "Cockroaches saving their junk."

This offensive post sparked outrage among residents who saw it on social media. A tractor driver was present during the market liquidation, and his actions were captured in the photos.

The official later reported that the post was intended for a limited audience and was deleted shortly after. However, the damage had already been done. Residents expressed their dismay and sent a complaint to the city administration about the incident.

The municipality clarified that the offense was not considered serious, but the incident has raised questions about the sensitivity and respect shown by officials towards the local community.

As of now, no new information about the official's identity, the status of the investigation, or any potential disciplinary actions has been made public. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respect and empathy, especially in times of change and upheaval.

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