A ban on animal performances in circuses will be discussed in the State Duma.
Spoiler but it looks like they won't ban it
The corresponding bill will be discussed by deputies in November, сообщил First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Ecology Vladimir Burmatov.
"We believe that the issue raised is correct, but it needs to be addressed differently. That is, it needs to be addressed consistently, tightening the screws on circuses so that the requirements for animal welfare in them are constantly increasing." — Burmatov explained.
In his opinion, a complete ban on the use of animals in circuses could lead to collapse, since rehabilitation centers are already "packed to the brim"Moreover, Burmatov emphasizes that circuses have become a licensed activity where necessary "meet a huge number of requirements"And these requirements will become more stringent.
Last year in Izhevsk passed A rally calling for a ban on animal circuses. Participants held signs that read: "Sentenced to life in the circus. The dimensions of a circus bear cage are 120x150x160 cm," "The circus is a prison and torture for animals. We do not support cruel businesses," "The circus is a celebration of violence."
Even earlier, protests for a circus without animals took place in Kaliningrad и Moscow (After one of them, the animal rights activist was taken away to the police station, and the other two were removed from the train and also taken to the police station.) A petition was launched, the author of which is Yuri Koretskikh — published a video showing footage of animal cruelty at the Great Moscow State Circus, depicting the renowned animal trainers, the Zapashny brothers, beating tigers. The public outcry prompted the introduction of a bill banning the use of animals in circuses in the State Duma.
They didn't remain silent then the readers of "NeMoskva" - 94% of those who voted supported the ban on circuses with animals.
Pictured: a protest in Izhevsk