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“Every time acts of vandalism occur in our country, I am at a loss for words to describe them. Condemnation, outrage, or repentance alone is too little to express the feelings that flow when we see that these things are still happening in Lithuania.” , the minister said in a comment sent to BNS.
“What are the purposes of the vandals, only they know it. But first of all, it is directed against Lithuania, against its image in the world,” he said.
Vilnius police reported Friday at 9 p.m. 48 min. after receiving a message that a monument filled with light liquid was observed on Žydų Street.
On this street is the bust of Elijah ben Solomon Zalman, known as Vilnius Gaon, who lived in the 18th century. He is considered one of the most famous interpreters of the Talmud, a collection of religious writings on Judaism.
The 15min.lt news portal reported on Saturday that the monument to Dr. Cemach Shabad, who had become the prototype of the character from the Cornish Chukukovsky writer’s story “Doctor Aiskauda” almost a century ago, was covered in paint and was found in the old town of the capital.
According to the portal, pre-trial investigations have been launched in both cases.
“The police have already started their work. I have no doubt that society will not be tolerant of such cases,” said L. Linkevičius.
2020 has been declared the year of commemoration of the history of Vilnius Gaon and Lithuanian Jews in Lithuania.
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