In Samarkand, ecologist Alexandra Zaslavskaya is being accused of fraud.
The police of the Jambay District Department of Internal Affairs, located near the Zarafshan National Nature Park, have taken the lead in this case. The administration of this institution has also turned against their own employee, filing a complaint against her.
This whole situation was brought to light by the well-known Samarkand journalist Anastasia Pavlenko, who is considered trustworthy.
According to her, Zaslavskaya was accused of collecting funds for the care of wild animals at the rehabilitation center within the National Park. Interestingly, no official funds are allocated for the rescue of birds and mammals confiscated from poachers. There may be such funds, but they do not reach the intended recipients.
Sasha, as the journalist claims, has repeatedly asked friends for help to feed a pelican, a vulture, and a porcupine. Kind-hearted individuals have been sending money to her account. However, the vigilant management of the national park has publicly expressed outrage and launched a "fight against corruption."
In reality, it is the opposite, writes Pavlenko. Zaslavskaya discovered the black accounting within the National Park and faced a retaliatory underhanded attack.
The police are eager to assist. After all, it's not about catching bandits or taking bribe-takers from the ranks of officials. It's just some Russian single mother with two children, one of whom is disabled. We can handle her, and earn some stars on our epaulets.
Alexandra is a true altruist; with her arrival, the National Park has come to life, hosting ecological contests and quizzes for children, and fostering a love for nature among the youth. Zaslavskaya should ideally be rewarded for her enthusiasm and dedication to the cause. Yet, instead, she is threatened with court and punishment.
Notably, Alexandra had previously filed complaints with the prosecutor's office, the Department of Internal Affairs, and the Central Bank regarding violations of her rights. They paid no attention! Yet, now there is an immediate order for her arrest; if it continues, they might even open fire. In the air, of course.