Russian authorities are trialling the use of animatronic animal costumes in a testing phase.
Summer's here, and city streets are bustling with a unique spectacle - larger-than-life animators prancing around in animal costumes. Parents and kids alike can't resist snapping a pic with these furry and scaly creatures, but it comes with a hefty price tag: 1,000 rubles and up. Residents of Irkutsk have flagged concerns to the cops, and these animators have also caused a stir in Chelyabinsk, popping up on the Miass River embankment and the Kirovka pedestrian zone.
The animal-clad entertainers follow the same script: engage families, strike friendly poses, and demand payment, ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles. When families refuse to cough up the cash, they're forced to delete the photos as a condition.
Legal eagles suggest these street performers could be skating on thin ice. By law, consumers should be made privy to prices before the goods or services are rendered—in this case, a memorable photo and a brief encounter with a giant zebra or horse.
If these animators are found to be violating local regulations, engaging in prohibited business activities without proper permits or licenses, or causing disturbances that breach city ordinances, they might find themselves in hot water. To guard against any legal chaos, consult local city statutes and business regulations to determine the legitimacy of their activities in specific zones.
- The animal-clad entertainers are demanding payment, ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles, for allowing families to take pictures with them, but this payment arrangement may potentially violate local regulations as consumers should be informed of prices before the service is rendered, as stated in the law.
- These animators are using social-media as a means to possibly exploit their audiences and extract payment for pictures, which raises concerns over their modes of entertainment potentially breaching city laws or ordinances, warranting a thorough examination and understanding of the local business regulations.
