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Lugansk cultural minister sues Ukrainian writer
2014-12-14
Sorry, but the New Republic had the best photo spread.
Lugansk minister of culture, Irina Filatova is suing Ukrainian writer Irena Karpa because of a cartoon she says damaged her reputation and caused her sleep problems.

Filatova took the post of Minister of Culture in Lugansk back in May, 2014 amidst controversy over revealing photos taken of her in a bikini swimsuit and partially topless, as well as some photos taken apparently when she was younger.

The cartoon in question was released last month, and can be found here. It's all in Ukrainian, but the relevant parts -- so to speak -- are in the last minute which show an unflattering portrayal of Filatova's photo sessions.

Western news outlets lambasted the then nascent republic over its full slate of governmental ministers, especially focusing on Filatova's portfolio.
Posted by:badanov

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