Following the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall, new security measures were taken at many cultural venues in Russia. This was reported by TASS.
Access to the Russia exhibition at VDNKh will now only be possible through the checkpoint at the main entrance arch. Security guards will inspect each guest’s personal belongings with special equipment, and additional control will be provided at the entrance of the Russian exhibition pavilions. Entrance to the territory of VDNKh was also restricted during the exhibition period.
The Russian State Circus, on the other hand, organized “comprehensive interaction with regional bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation” after the terrorist attack and provided spectators with unhindered access to emergency exits and special transportation to the building.
Roman Isaev, a member of the Cinema Owners Association (AVK) and president of the AVK’pro company, announced that control measures in cinemas have also been strengthened. Here, the personnel of private security companies and other structures that guard shopping malls where cinemas are often located were examined.
“In the case of cinemas, naturally, checks are carried out at all security checkpoints required by the legislation. “Currently, the checks of the Russian Guard, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Emergencies are continuing,” he said.
On the evening of March 22, a terrorist attack occurred in the concert hall of the Moscow Crocus City Hall. Before the picnic group’s performance, gunmen entered the hall and opened fire on the audience. After this, explosions occurred and a fire broke out. They were arrested the next day and sent to a pre-trial detention center until 22 May. The terrorist attack was the largest in Russia since the tragedy in Beslan.
The other day, State Kremlin Palace press secretary Konstantin Yaroshevsky said About a temporary change in concert demand following the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall.
Previously singer Valeria transferred Concert in Moscow after the terrorist attack in Çiğdem.