Today, October 31, 2026, the Tsaritsyno reserve is closed to visitors, and all roads leading to it are blocked. This action was taken due to a security threat that prompted an urgent evacuation of people from the park area.
Current Situation
According to reports from the scene, there were no police units present in the reserve to ensure safety and control the situation. This has raised concerns among visitors, as the park was crowded today, as it usually is on weekends, with many people, including:
- regular visitors;
- groups of Chinese tourists;
- school excursions.
Witnesses have reported that at the checkpoints, security personnel were not conducting proper inspections of visitors. Metal detectors that went off did not elicit any response from the guards, who carelessly allowed people to pass despite the alarming signals.
Potential Consequences
Given the large number of visitors and the lack of adequate control, experts express concern about the potential consequences had a terrorist attack occurred. There could have been many casualties, as the reserve is popular among locals and tourists alike.
Government Response
At this time, no official information has been released regarding the reasons for the reserve's closure and the evacuation. Authorities are expected to provide explanations regarding the situation and take measures to ensure the safety of citizens in the future.