Answers to media questions about the monument to Alexander Baranov in Alaska
... that since late May the petition has gained about six thousand votes. Question: Did the Embassy address the mayor or governor to prevent the dismantling of the monument? Ambassador Antonov: We refrained from such steps so that we would not face any accusations of interfering in the U.S. internal affairs. I had a chance to visit Alaska and Sitka in particular. I met with Mayor Gary Paxton and a number of public figures. In general, I had the impression that everyone respected the pages of our common history. We discussed the preservation of the cultural and historical heritage ...