19:22, 4 October 2021

Words of Chechen official Umarov in defence of apologies spark social network users' criticism

Djambulat Umarov comments on the practice of public apologies. Screenshot of the video on Umarov's INSTAGRAM
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The practice of public apologies should be spread everywhere; one's willingness to publicly repent is evidence of a person's decency, Djambulat Umarov, a Vice-Premier of Chechnya, has stated. In their turn, Instagram users have objected that forced public apologies are not always sincere.

The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that a new round of public apologies occurred this summer, after Instagram users launched a flash mob mentioning Ramzan Kadyrov. The reason for the flash mob was Kadyrov's threat to execute the social network user for addressing him with the words "you are not a human being, you are just a shaitan."

"Apologizing is not a shame, it's an admission of one's guilt and repentance – a proof of real humanity," Mr Umarov said on air of the "Moscow Speaking" Radio Station.

Commentators have emphasized the difference between sincere remorse and a forced public apology. However, some users have supported the Vice-Premier's position.

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on October 4, 2021 at 10:47 am MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

Source: CK correspondent