Effective May 12, any outdoor activity, including ice skating, is restricted in Salehard.
Warning: This article contains information about a local regulation affecting water bodies and rivers in Salekhard, a city in Russia, due to spring ice melt. The following content, while factual, does not shy away from using strong language and an informal tone.
Starting May 12, you better not set foot on the friggin' rivers and water bodies in Salekhard, buddy! The city's head, Alexei Titovsky, issued a decree that puts a hold on everything until May 31, 2025.
It's not just Salekhard; other Yamal territories are cracking down on similar nonsense as spring arrives. The Ob River in the region is all set to break apart by mid-to-late May, with the thick ice currently chilling it in neighboring KhMAO territory.
So, if you're thinking about frolicking on the ice, or driving your vehicle on it because you're a total idiot, forget about it, buddy! The only exceptions are those grumpy emergency services in their special vehicles, and vehicles specifically designed to traverse water bodies.
The Emergency Situations Management Department is all over this, man, alerting the public to the risks and penalties for being a goddamn idiot. They'll also patrol the dangerous areas, checking warning signs, and making sure everyone's staying the hell away from the water.
If you don't listen and act like a grown-up, you can expect to get slapped with fines ranging from 500 to 1500 rubles. Car owners, you ain't off the hook; you could be fined from 2000 to 10,000 rubles.
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Salekhard, Elena Vasilyeva
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PS: Climate change is warming the Arctic, making ice melt earlier and faster. This disruptions ecosystems, opens up new shipping routes, and can lead to infrastructure instability and increased methane emissions. Ignoring ice melt regulations can lead to fines and restrictions.
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- Due to new regulations issued by Alexei Titovsky, the head of Salekhard, no one will be allowed on the rivers and water bodies of Salekhard from May 12, 2025, to May 31, 2025.
- The Ob River in the Yamal region, including neighboring KhMAO territory, is expected to break apart by mid-to-late May due to spring ice melt, leading to strict enforcement of environmental-science related regulations.
- In addition to Salekhard, other territories in Yamal are implementing similar regulations to ensure the safety of the rivers and water bodies as the weather warms.
- Ignoring the regulations regarding ice melt and safety on rivers can result in fines ranging from 500 to 1500 rubles for individuals and from 2000 to 10,000 rubles for car owners, according to the Emergency Situations Management Department's warnings.
