State Duma deputy Natalia Poklonskaya, who is on a visit to the capital of the Urals, is not against the construction of the Church of St. Catherine.
"I do not know the whole story. We always share society with those who are "for" some kind of initiative, and those who are "against". It is necessary to study the mood and opinion of citizens.
If the erection of the temple is contrary to the town-planning norms or carries a danger, it is not necessary to give consent, if everything within the framework of the law can be built. The decision on the outcome is made by local authorities, "commented the scandal around the temple-on-water Poklonskaya.
The deputy added that she always advocates the creation of new temples.
"I support such initiatives, because the temples are good, faith, culture. In them, a person comes to thank God or ask for help from him, "said the deputy..