Stavropol suspends vote on Kurban Bayram holiday

Stavropol Krai Governor Vladimir Vladimirov has suspended a public vote on establishing Kurban Bayram as a new regional public holiday. The governor launched the vote on April 22 but announced its suspension on April 24, citing the current time as inappropriate for such discussions. He stated the debate became "very active and controversial" with opposing views, necessitating a pause rather than a rushed decision. The move highlights the sensitive nature of religious and cultural policies in the multi-ethnic region of southern Russia.