Andrey Danilov from the village of Lovozero (Murmansk oblast) refused to put a mark in achatville, which allows you to freely kill animals for personal consumption. The man belong to the ethnic Sami, but the court banned him from fishing — the Russians have an apartment that allegedly does not correspond to the way of life of the people. About it writes “7×7 — Horizontal Russia”.
“the plaintiff resides in a comfortable apartment, working on GOK manages the Fund of the Lappish heritage and development, which has the same activity as that of libraries, archives, museums,” reads the court’s decision.
They said that hunting, fishing and gathering are the main income Danilova.
“the court’s opinion, Sami is the one who lives in the tundra in the tent and fed only prey. But our people are forced to live in places of compact residence, drove to the village. We strive to maintain fishing traditions,” the man explained.
Daniel tries to continue the tradition of the Sami, but he still needs to prove that he is Sami.
“a Vicious circle” — throws up his hands Russian.
At the moment he plans to appeal the decision of the constitutional court, as he believes that his right to a traditional way of life disturbed.
