Culture minister Karandeev in drunk driving accident — report
Ukraine’s acting Culture Minister Rostislav
Karandeev was involved in a drunk driving accident, driving a car he failed
to disclose, investigative journalism outlet Slidstvo.info reported on Aug. 31.
In early August, Karandeev vas investigated for violating traffic regulations. Another case was opened in 2019, according to the journalists' investigation.
Additionally, according Internal Ministry’s data, Rostislav Karandeev nor his wife Olena own any vehicles. However, the minister continues to drive around Kyiv and accrue fines.
Karandeev has made no comments on this situation.
On July 28, the Cabinet of Ministers appointed Karandeev, previously the first deputy of dismissed Oleksandr Tkachenko, to serve as acting Culture Minister.
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