Unknown threw eggs chief archaeologist of Moscow

A group of unidentified young men before meeting with reporters pelted with eggs and bags of mayonnaise chief archaeologist Moscow Leonid Kondrasheva, RIA Novosti reported.

Kondrashov Thursday at Triumph Square, was to provide journalists the results of archaeological excavations at the site. When he came out to journalists, suddenly ran up to him, several young people and shouting "Freedom of assembly" pelted with eggs and bags Kondrasheva with mayonnaise. After that the young people fled.

Kondrashov was forced to interrupt briefing and depart for construction trailers, to tidy himself up.

Young people are scattered on Triumph Square leaflets chief archaeologist called "killer space." The leaflet was signed on behalf of the "Other Russia".

The chief archaeologist of the capital reacted calmly to the incident.

"At all times there were bullies, but they do not determine the course of history. Let's talk about archeology," - said Kondrashev reporters.

According to him, being in archaeological expeditions, he has been faced with difficult situations.

Excavations on Triumph Square in Moscow, where he regularly held unsanctioned opposition rally began in late September 2010.

At this point, since the XVIII century, there were triumphal arches, building customs and guardhouse, passed Earthen wall of the city, stood the house of drivers. Archaeologists previously have found there are more than 100 items of different eras, including the Dutch pipes, women's jewelry and coins.

Archaeological research conducted in connection with the construction of underground parking for 5.5 thousand vehicles in the reconstruction program of the "Big Leningradka" from the Manege Square to the Moscow Ring Road and the reconstruction of hotel and office complex, "Beijing", a decision which was taken by the Government of Moscow in 2002 year.

Topic: "Other Russia", "Big Leningradka", "Beijing", RIA, XVIII