In Novosibirsk, residents were ordered not to go outside or open their windows due to Putin's visit
In Novosibirsk, on the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit, a number of restrictions were imposed on local residents. Citizens were advised not to go outside while the presidential motorcade was passing, not to approach windows, and not to use electronic or optical devices.
Local residents were urged to “refrain” from going outside while Putin’s motorcade was passing through.
In addition, citizens were advised not to go near windows and not to use electronic or optical devices.
Students at Novosibirsk State University who were staying in dormitories received similar instructions.
Free movement was restricted on campus, and barriers—typically used during mass events—were erected near the new buildings of the university’s educational and research center.
Electric scooter rentals were also restricted in much of Akademgorodok and on the city’s main streets.
Putin arrived in Novosibirsk on the night of August 11.
According to local sources, law enforcement officers began lining the route of the presidential motorcade as early as Monday evening—approximately every 50 meters.
A large number of State Traffic Police officers were spotted on Bolshevskaya Street, which connects the city center with Akademgorodok.
At the same time, ahead of the president’s arrival, street improvements were hastily carried out in the city: asphalt was repaved, sidewalks and building facades were repaired, and lawns were laid.
During his visit, the Russian president is scheduled to visit the “Siberian Ring Photon Source” in the science city of Koltsovo, as well as the student campus in Akademgorodok.
Putin last visited Novosibirsk in 2018.
This is according to reports in the Russian media.
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