Sum needed for dismantling of Soviet-era monument has not been estimated yet - Stakis

• Published date: 13 May 2022
• Publication title: LETA

RIGA, May 13 (LETA) - The sum necessary to demolish the Soviet-era monument in Pardaugava, Riga, has not been estimated yet, but it will not be a cheap process, said Riga Mayor Martins Stakis at the Riga City Council extraordinary meeting today.

He said that the demolishing process will be planned by Riga Municipal Monument Agency and other involved institutions.

The Riga City Council on Friday held a remote extraordinary meeting on dismantling of the monument. The meeting is broadcast also on the council's internet website.

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