Yuri Sivakov – Newly Appointed Minister of Sport, Tourism :: Charter'97 :: News

By presidential decree of January 23 56-year old Yuri Sivakov was appointed new Minister of sport and tourism. He replaced Evgeny Vorsin, who occupied the post for 3,5 years. On January 30 Vorsin will turn 55. According to BelaPAN, at 10a.m. Alexander Lukashenko met Sivakov, who will be presented to the Ministry’s apparatus at 5p.m. today.

Yuri Sivakov filled in the ranks from the law-enforcement structures, who occupy leading posts in sport industry. If you remember, the Interior Minister of Belarus Vladimir Naumov is the president of the Federation of Hockey of Belarus, KGB chief Erin – president of the Belarusian Biathlon Association, while head of the Central KGB Archives – president of the Belarusian Basketball Federation.

Moreover, it’s worth mention that Yuri Sivakov is one of the main suspects, implicated in the abductions of the regime’s opponents. His name, along with the names of Alexander Lukashenko, prosecutor general Sheiman and Interior Minister Vladimir Naumov are made mention of in the scandalous documents, confirming Belarusian authorities’ implication in the disappearances of prominent Belarusian opposition member.