The Kuzbasik parrot lizard will become the symbol of the Kemerovo region – Kommersant
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Residents of Kuzbass have chosen a name for a toy parrot lizard, which will become a symbol of the region, the government of the Kemerovo region announced on October 23. The toy will greet guests of the region’s stand at VDNKh during the international exhibition-fair “Russia”.
“The name Kuzbasik was chosen by the majority of votes. I thank everyone who took part in the project and showed creativity and concern. Kuzbass is the birthplace of dinosaurs. For many years now, scientists have been studying the Siberian Psittacosaurus discovered in Shestakovo,” stated Governor Sergei Tsivilev.
Voting took place from October 9 to October 23. In total, almost 1.5 thousand different proposals were received. Kuzbasik received 591 votes, also among the options were Takosha (405 votes), Chebulashka (325 votes), Kuzdin Yashchergai Kemrossovich (Kuzyak, 200), Gorelych (178), Civilesaurus (85).
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