From May 7 to May 10, certain areas of St. Petersburg will ban jet skiing on the rivers. This was announced by the city press center. The purpose is to enhance security during Victory Day events and related activities. Local authorities are implementing this temporary measure to reduce risks and maintain orderly public spaces during a period of heightened ceremonial observances.
According to the press center, jet ski travel will be restricted along the Neva River from the Blagoveshchensky Bridge to the Bolshoi Obukhovsky Bridge. Restrictions also apply to two segments of the Malaya Nevka river system, specifically from the Betancourt bridge to the Neva and from the Bolshoi Petrovsky bridge to the Bolshaya Nevka, including the Kronverk Strait from the Ushakovsky bridge to the Neva. In these stretches, passenger and recreational use of jet skis is not permitted during the stated dates. The policy explicitly allows exceptions for state officials, personnel executing state orders, and individuals involved with media and film production who are operating within official capacities.
The announcement follows recent citywide decisions to regulate drone activity within St. Petersburg as part of broader safety and event-management measures. The drone ban aligns with the increased security posture aimed at protecting participants, spectators, and critical infrastructure during high-profile commemorations for Victory Day.
Officials emphasize that the scheduled restrictions will be carefully enforced by local authorities and are designed to minimize disruption while preserving the safety and integrity of public ceremonies. Residents and visitors are advised to plan alternative recreational options during the ban window and to stay informed through official city communications for any updates or amendments to the restrictions. This approach reflects a proactive strategy to balance public celebration with robust security and traffic management during one of the year’s most significant public observances. The information is provided by the city press center as the authoritative source for the temporary regulations and their scope during the holiday period. [Citation: City press center]