Dmitry Ivanov, a deputy on the Kalininsky District Council in Chelyabinsk, has accused fellow council member Andrey Kondratyev of assault.
Executed a Chokehold
Ivanov reported the incident to Lenta, claiming that the altercation occurred during a public interaction.
According to Ivanov, Kondratyev allegedly executed a chokehold and dragged him to a secluded area away from surveillance cameras. The embattled deputy has filed a police report regarding the incident, describing it as a deliberate attack.
Ivanov suggested that the motive behind the alleged assault could be envy over his recent successes. He speculated that Kondratyev might have acted out of resentment toward his achievements. Despite efforts by journalists to reach Kondratyev for comment, the accused has not responded to inquiries.
Politician and Martial Arts Fighter
This incident is reminiscent of another recent controversy involving Russian politicians.
Vladimir Ivashkin, a deputy from Krasnoyarsk and a mixed martial arts fighter, made headlines after he was caught on video knocking out a rude driver.
In the footage, Ivashkin delivers a series of blows to the driver, who collapses on the pavement. Ivashkin, maintaining his composure, refrains from further violence and stands over the incapacitated man with his hands raised, signaling restraint.
These incidents highlight the intense and sometimes volatile nature of political disputes in Russia. As authorities investigate the latest allegations, the incident underscores the broader issues of aggression and conflict among public officials. The outcome of Ivanov's assault claim could have significant implications for the political climate in Chelyabinsk and beyond.
