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"Knee-deep in drunken sea" idiom should no longer be current

New beach regulations now incorporate a ban on swimming while intoxicated for the first time.

New beach regulations implemented for the first time prohibit swimming while intoxicated.
New beach regulations implemented for the first time prohibit swimming while intoxicated.

"Knee-deep in drunken sea" idiom should no longer be current

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Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the latest beach safety rules in Russia, as shared by the Kommersant newspaper. A fresh draft of regulations, published on regulation.gov.ru, suggests new safety measures for beachgoers.

First off, the shallow child-swimming zone shouldn't be deeper than 1.2 meters. The boundaries for swimming and relaxing areas must be clearly marked with buoys and signage on the beach. Lifeguards are also encouraged to inspect the depth of the diving area every day to prevent accidents.

But there are also rules for visitors to follow. A sort of "marker" for the new rules will be a prohibition on swimming while intoxicated - a first in such documents, according to the explanations accompanying the project.

The changes aim to reduce the number of incidents at beaches, intending to replace the rules currently in effect, which were approved by the Emergency Situations Ministry's Decree No.732 in 2020 (with an expiration date of September 1, 2025).

Disclosure: While an explicit national ban on drinking alcohol on public beaches doesn't currently exist, local governments or beach management may impose their restrictions. However, a specific ban on "intoxicated swimming" for beachgoers is still missing in the national regulations. It's essential to note that authorities have focused on water quality and health advisories due to ongoing incidents like the Black Sea oil spill and pollution issues. For example, Rospotrebnadzor (Russia’s consumer and health watchdog) has issued swimming bans in polluted areas but has not stated new rules targeting alcohol or intoxication.[1][2][3]

In summary, the new regulations aim to enhance beach safety, most notably by banning swimming while intoxicated, a first for such documents. But remember, local variations or personal restrictions on alcohol consumption on beaches may still exist in some regions.[1][2][3] Stay safe and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf!

Sources:1. russia-insider.com2. meduza.io3. mos.ru

  1. The concerns about environmental pollution, such as the Black Sea oil spill, have prompted authorities to focus on water quality and health advisories, in addition to regulating beachgoer behaviors.
  2. In the realm of environmental science, ongoing issues like pollution and environmental degradation have significant implications for public health and safety.
  3. General news outlets, like Kommersant, often cover updates in climate-change policies and their impact on various sectors, such as beach safety regulations.
  4. The Premier League, other European leagues, and sports in general might want to adopt similar safety measures to maintain a secure environment for fans and players, learning from the evolved beach safety rules in Russia.

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