Deputy requests governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai to revoke COVID-19 restrictions

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Hold your horses, folks! City council deputy Ivan Petrov from Krasnoyarsk has the gall to prod Governor Mikhail Kotykov to axe order No71-ug, a limitation put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to this fella, the document is obsolete and no longer relevant to the current health crisis situation.

Originally, the order banned mass events like cultural, sports, and entertainment events to prevent the spread of the virus. But, Petrov, with references to Russian government info, claims that COVID-19 has shifted from a pandemic status to a seasonal illness. Even the federal operational headquarters stopped publishing COVID-19 reports last week.

Petrov, the newly elected populist, argues, "The epidemic might've faded, but the order is still in effect, negatively affecting the civil society and common sense of people." Supporting his argument, he asserts that many council colleagues in Krasnoyarsk and thousands of local residents share the same sentiments.

He's particularly anxious about the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory Day on May 9. Given the order's current state, mass celebrations planned in Krasnoyarsk, as well as nationwide, would technically be prohibited.

In practice, the restrictions have long been disregarded.

"On the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland, it's crucial to provide people the freedom to celebrate Victory Day," emphasizes the author of the appeal.

Petrov also recalls a recent ban on a wildlife activist event in Krasnoyarsk and the denial of a protest gathering of war veterans in 2023, citing the same order.

In the spirit of transparency, it's essential to mention a few recent developments:

New alcohol sales restrictions: Krasnoyarsk is temporarily banning alcohol sales for mass event venues during holidays, May 1–4 and May 8–9, 2025[1]. This isn't a repeal of pandemic measures but added restrictions.
Federal legislation: Recent laws from April 2025 include provisions for:
Curbing cybercrime with a dedicated state monitoring system[2]
Limiting mass automated phone calls[2]
Mobilizing prisoners into military service[4]
Human rights context: While pandemic-related event restrictions aren't explicitly mentioned, Russia maintains broad legal frameworks allowing authorities to:
Restrict freedom of assembly[5]
Impose travel bans on certain professionals[5]

Documents in our possession do not reference Ukaz No71-ug or any specific COVID-19 measures being revoked. This absence may indicate that the decree remains active but unchanged or that its provisions have been modified by newer, undetailed regulations. Direct access to Krasnoyarsk's regional legal database or official announcements would be required for a definitive answer. The materials collected focus mainly on new security and mobilization measures rather than revisions to pandemic policies.

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Oh, and in case you're wondering about the art, hey! It's a photo of the city council. Cheers!

Deputy Ivan Petrov from Krasnoyarsk's latest call to Governor Mikhail Kotykov seeks the rescission of order No71-ug, imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, asserting that it is no longer pertinent to the current health crisis.
Petrov, arguing on behalf of the civil society, believes the order, initially limiting mass events, has become detrimental to common sense and society.
Amid increasing support from colleagues and residents, Petrov is particularly concerned about the potential prohibition of mass Victory Day celebrations nationwide due to the persistence of order No71-ug.
Despite the widespread disregard of the restrictions, it's crucial to emphasize the temporary ban on alcohol sales for mass event venues during specific holidays in 2025.
As new revisions to federal legislation focus on curbing cybercrime, limiting mass automated phone calls, and mobilizing prisoners into military service, Russia maintains broad frameworks allowing authorities to restrict freedom of assembly, potentially implying that order No71-ug remains in effect.