
Riigikogu otsus vähendab Ida-Virus venemaalikku valitsemist
Riigikogu Decision Will Reduce Pro-Russian Governance in Ida-Viru
Erik Gamzejev räägib, et Riigikogu otsus on õige. Ta usub, et see aitab vähendada Venemaa mõju Ida-Virumaal.
Erik Gamzejev says that the Riigikogu decision is correct. He believes it will help reduce Russia's influence in Ida-Viru County.
Erik Gamzejev has repeatedly said that Estonia should take voting rights away from citizens of aggressor countries. He is satisfied with the Riigikogu decision.
Gamzejev says that since Estonia has severed ties with Russia, it is not right for Russian citizens to decide on our local life. He hopes that in the future, local elections will focus more on local issues.
Previously, many candidates have tried to attract Russian citizens, who make up a large part of the electorate. This has led to a lot of pro-Russian governance in Ida-Viru cities. This has not helped the development of the cities or reduced unemployment.
Ida-Viru cities have been hostages to a policy where local politicians try to oppose the central government. As a result, the central government's interest in these cities has become very cold.
Gamzejev believes that in the next elections, much will depend on how active the parties are in Ida-Viru cities. The Center Party has so far been the most popular, but other parties can now demonstrate their interest in the region.
The new decision will most affect Sillamäe, Narva, and Kohtla-Järve. There are many Russian citizens in these cities. Gamzejev thinks that local government leaders should explain to people that obtaining Estonian citizenship is possible and necessary. There has been time for this for over 30 years.