Ex-Moscow Mayor Luzhkov denies plans to leave Russia for self-imposed exile abroad

Author: Irina Kozlova Section: Major Events of the Month

Issue: May 2011, Vol.6, No. 4

Tags: Luzhkov

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No Exile Plans

Ex-Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov has again declared that he has no plans to flee Russia on self-imposed exile to a foreign land. The speculations about the ex-mayor’s exile destinations have been rife since he was scandalously sacked last year by the Russian president, citing ‘his loss of confidence’ in the man that ruled the Russian capital for almost 18 years. “My potential and experience will still be needed in Russia, as there are spheres and activities in our country, apart from our dirty politics, where I can still be of use to my nation.”