Former mayor of Daugavpils, Rihards Eigims, has publicly stated his readiness to serve his upcoming prison sentence. Speaking on the LSM Latgale programme “Vietējais jautājums” (“Local question”), Eigims expressed a pragmatic acceptance of his fate. He acknowledged that prison is not an ideal situation, but emphasized it is a place where people live. The former mayor indicated he is prepared both mentally and emotionally for incarceration. He did not elaborate on the reasons for the sentence or details of his case during the interview. This statement comes as Eigims awaits the commencement of his jail time, signaling a degree of resignation and acceptance of the legal proceedings.