A Krasnoyarsk resident named Sergey Polev was involved in a high-risk stunt on a bridge in St. Petersburg, where he drove a black Skoda onto the bridge and then retrieved the vehicle from a confiscated site. He announced that he was ready to put his car back on display for new speed-focused performances. The incident drew attention for its audacious nature and the risky maneuver that followed.
The stunt took place in October of the previous year, when Polev reached a speed of about 150 km/h. He used the Upper Swan Bridge as a springboard, and the moment when the vehicle left the tarmac caused the tires to lift off the surface. Upon landing, the car released a shower of sparks, highlighting the dangerous nature of the jump and the potential for harm to bystanders and property.
For this offense, Polev spent six months in a pre-trial detention center. After his release, he removed the Skoda Octavia from the vehicle impound, had it repaired, and signaled his intention to engage with his followers on social media by staging another high-energy show for his audience. He also stated that he was open to pursuing more reckless races and planned to purchase another vehicle for future stunts.
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Public safety and the ability to deliver essential medical services depend on stable road conditions and properly maintained vehicles. The message behind the campaign is clear: without suitable tires and compliant equipment, managing crowd safety and responding to emergencies becomes significantly harder.
Together with a broad civic alliance, the political movement behind the effort has launched a fundraising drive. The goal is to gather funds that will be used to purchase tires for vehicles serving public safety and rapid-response units, including ambulances, emergency services, and humanitarian aid delivery vehicles operating in conflict-affected areas. The tires will support the fleets of police and other operational services, helping ensure that crucial aid and protective services remain available when they are most needed. Contributions can be made through the collection page for those who wish to help.
In all, the campaign underscores how critical equipment like tires can influence the effectiveness of emergency and humanitarian operations, especially in challenging environments where every moment counts for those on the front lines. The effort highlights a broader community commitment to safety, readiness, and resilience in times of stress.
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