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Revision as of 00:38, 10 June 2009 by Volunteer Marek (talk | contribs) (again, please provide sources)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Mark Sirők (sometimes double-transliterated through Russian as Mark Siryk, or alternatively spelt Mark Sirök or Mark Sirõk; see also ő) is a political activist of the pro-Kremlin youth movement Nashi, designated as Nashi "commissar" of Estonia.
Sirők has mainly garnered attention in relation to the Bronze Night riots in Tallinn that left 150 people injured in April 2007. After the riots, he was arrested and together with Dmitri Linter, Dmitri Klenski and Maksim Reva later charged with inciting rioting. Among other evidence, investigation by Estonian Security Police had discovered that he had been organizing the "guard" near the Bronze Soldier by sending SMS's offering a pay of 80 Estonian Kroons per hour, a rate somewhat higher than the average salary at that time, at several times higher than the minimum wage. The cash to be paid for the "guards" had been received from Russia.
Political views
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In an interview with Eesti Ekspress, Sirők has said he supports the constitution of Estonia and is not anti-Estonian. In particular, he highlighted his work in neutralising uncalled-for anti-Estonian sentiment, which he said was widespread among Nashi members. At the time of interview, Sirők had not voted in any Estonian elections on account of his youth, but said he would likely vote for Keskerakond in future elections.
References
- USA Today
- Channel 4
- Kuimet, Peeter (2007-04-26). "Vene noori palgatakse Tõnismäele valvama". Postimees (in Estonian). ExpressMeedia. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
- Berendson, Risto (2007-10-19). "Aprillirahutusi suunas raha ja nõuga Venemaa". Postimees (in Estonian). EkspressMeedia. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
- ekspress.ee