Investigating the Legal Status of Remunerated Photoshoots in the Dendropark
In the heart of Yekaterinburg, Russia, a debate is unfolding over new rules governing commercial activities in the city's dendroparks. The controversy centres around charges for photoshoots and other commercial events, particularly on significant public holidays such as May 1st (International Workers' Day) and March 8th (International Women's Day).
State Duma Deputy Andrey Alshhevskikh has raised concerns about the difficulty of determining if a photo shoot is commercial in nature. He has also questioned the legitimacy of the new rules, stating that there was no official order introducing the fee, and the notices posted on fences lacked legal force.
The dendropark administration, however, maintains that the charges are for maintenance and plant purchases. Under the new rules, the fee for those wanting to shoot in the dendropark is 1,000 rubles per day or 5,000 rubles per month.
The city hall has emphasised that these rules only apply to commercial activities, not regular visitors. Regular visitors are allowed to take photos for free, according to the city hall.
The investigation into the legality of these new rules is ongoing, with the results of the prosecutor's check expected to be made public soon. The investigation was initiated following a complaint by State Duma Deputy Alshhevskikh.
Many Yekaterinburg residents express concern about potential restrictions on access to public spaces, with dendroparks traditionally being places for free leisure for all citizens. The situation has sparked active discussions on social media, with residents questioning the need for such charges and the lack of clarity in the new rules regarding commercial activities.
Despite the ongoing investigation, it's worth noting that public parks and dendroparks in Russian cities often have rules or permits required for commercial activities like photoshoots, especially during busy public holidays. However, without specific sourced details on Yekaterinburg, it cannot be confirmed that a legal controversy exists there.
For authoritative information, checking local municipal regulations or official Yekaterinburg city government sources regarding park use on those dates would provide clarity on any legal disputes or policies.
- The controversy in Yekaterinburg's dendroparks has spilled over into the realm of policy-and-legislation, with State Duma Deputy Andrey Alshhevskikh questioning the legitimacy of the new rules for commercial activities due to the absence of an official order and legal force in the notices posted.
- The debate about the charges for photoshoots and other commercial events in Yekaterinburg's dendroparks has become a hot topic in politics, with many residents expressing concern about potential restrictions on access to public spaces and questioning the need for such charges, as well as the lack of clarity in the new rules.
