"Lukashenka Shot Himself In Leg From Signed Rifle"

• 18.02.2020, 9:31

What happens to the salaries of state employees against the background of the dictator's pompous sporting events?

Belarus will host the European Championships in biathlon, which Estonia refused to host due to lack of snow. The initiative outrages the ordinary Belarusians, but in response - Lukashenka's demonstration ski race with a personal rifle worth thousands of dollars, Salidarnasts journalist Kiryl Ivanou writes.

Budget employees in the regions start asking questions about salaries, fallen as a result of the reform - in Baranavichy, in Homel. And in the meantime, the news reports about the design of an indoor ski arena. Which is planned to be built near the new building of the Supreme Court. The one near which the illuminated fountain for $300,000 is situated. And the chandelier in the lobby for $90,000.

It is only fair to say that the head of state has asked about the salaries of state employees. As they write various things in the media. But he also asked officials in Svetlahorsk about the concerns of local residents: "Does it smell bad?" And then together with them he pressed the big red button.

Probably, in the year of the presidential election it is naive to expect the authorities to cancel the parade in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Victory. But the unnecessary spending on championships and arenas against the background of melting figures in teachers' payrolls looks not only defiantly shameless. But also ridiculous. Like shooting yourself in the leg from a signed rifle.