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Press service of the company ” Concord published a comment from its owner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was asked about the protracted absence of St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov from the public agenda. Prigozhin was asked if the official's absence could be related to the statements he made against the head of the city to law enforcement authorities. The question was also asked, whether the governor's absence in public is due to some “rejuvenation procedures” that Beglov is allegedly performing.
Prigozhin said he could neither confirm nor deny the rumours, but added his oft-used thesis about rich people who “have his habits and whims.”
“Why does a grown man need to get younger,” said Prigogine, – after all, his role is to manage the city and not to become a written beauty.”
< p>He added that the situation should clear up soon, but he expressed doubt that Beglov would admit pro carrying out certain cosmetic procedures, should he resort to them.
“I don't think that Alexander Dmitrievich will come and report: 'I shrank my neck or enlarged my lips,'” said Prigozhin.
Prigozhin did not comment on the possible connection between Beglov's “disappearance” and the statements. about his alleged crimes.