Free fish is being distributed in Kamchatka. Authorities fear a crush like last year, and residents are complaining they don't know where to go.
Residents of several districts in Kamchatka Krai have already received free pink salmon. Under the "Kamchatka Fish" project, eligible categories of citizens can receive several tails. Over the past week, 20 tons have been distributed. Elizovsky area and 10 tons - in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
How to said Regional Governor Vladimir Solodov said attention needs to be paid to the distribution organization: "We must prevent a repeat of last year's incidents." Last year, pensioners had to wait several hours for the fish, and there was a crush during the distribution itself. Videos of the incident went viral on local social media.
Authorities noted that distribution locations are being identified in advance and announced through local news channels. However, residents commenting on the news report claim to have been unaware of the distribution, and apparently, incidents have occurred. A video of the distribution is circulating online. crush at one of the supermarkets, as opposed to what was distributed authorities.
"Why do you tell us later, after they've been distributed, and not beforehand?", "They don't write openly where they're giving them out," "The video is just for show," "Come see us yesterday."
Kamchatka Krai Governor Vladimir Solodov will run for reelection this year, despite a petition from residents opposing his nomination.
For Kamchatka residents this year they introduced cards for fish, they offered to participate in the conservation of salmon: it was necessary buy fry at a fish hatchery. It was impossible to catch them later; it was an environmental action.
Photo: Government of Kamchatka.