Lawmakers in Russia recommend providing financial incentives for individuals who contribute to crisis management efforts in the Black Sea region.
A bill has been submitted to the Russian Parliament to honour volunteers who assisted in the emergency response efforts following the oil spill in the Kerch Strait. The initiative for the amendments comes from the public movement "Council of Bloggers" and the Russian Ecological Society, both of which actively participated in the liquidation of the aftermath and the provision of humanitarian and informational assistance.
The bill is an amendment to the Federal Law "On Charitable Activities and Volunteerism," and if passed, it would establish the honorary badge "Honorary Volunteer in Emergency Response on the Black Sea Coast." The badge could be awarded to volunteers who have worked more than 100 hours in the framework of emergency response in the Krasnodar Territory, the Republic of Crimea, and the city-hero of Sevastopol.
The bill is related to the oil spill incident in the Kerch Strait and the subsequent emergency response efforts. Valeria Rytvina, founder of the "Council of Bloggers," stated that their organization spent two weeks in Anapa, bringing 2 tons of humanitarian aid and working as volunteers. Rytvina further stated that they helped volunteers with specific issues and communicated with the administration, passing on 'field' problems to decision-makers.
The document proposes to amend the federal law of August 11, 1995, to recognize the "heroic labor of volunteers" who worked in regions where an emergency regime was declared due to an oil spill in the Kerch Strait. However, it is important to note that the bill does not specify the form of reward for volunteers.
As of August 2025, the bill is currently under consideration in the Russian Parliament's Automated System for Legislative Support. The bill's passage would not only honour the volunteers' efforts but also reward them for their assistance in dealing with emergencies in the Black Sea.
In conclusion, the bill, if passed, will serve as a testament to the "heroic labor of volunteers" who worked tirelessly in the aftermath of the oil spill in the Kerch Strait. It is a step towards acknowledging and appreciating the invaluable contributions made by volunteers during emergency situations.
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