Vladivostok Imposes Restrictions for 2026 EEF
Restrictions on maritime, air, and road traffic were implemented in Vladivostok and Primorsky Krai to ensure security during the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum, which will be held from September 1 to 4 on Russky Island. Access to the Far Eastern Federal University campus and surrounding areas will be limited to accredited personnel and those with special permits.
Consensus
- Restrictions on maritime, air, and land traffic will be enforced in Vladivostok and Primorsky Kraи during the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum.
- The Eastern Economic Forum will take place from September 1 to 4, 2026, on Russky Island.
- The Far Eastern Federal University (DVFU) campus and adjacent areas will be closed to the public from August 30 to September 4.
- Access to the DVFU campus will be permitted only with special passes or accreditation documents for the EEF.
- All regular passenger flights will continue operating according to schedule during the restrictions.
- The restrictions on maritime navigation apply to bays of Peter the Great Gulf and the Amur Gulf near the De Friz-Sedanka low-water bridge.
- The temporary air space restriction covers a 250 km radius centered on Vladivostok.
- Heavy and oversized vehicles transporting dangerous goods without special permits are prohibited from entering Russky Island.
- Road construction, explosive, and earth-moving works are banned on routes used by EEF participants, except for emergency repairs.
- Cargo transport of hazardous materials, including explosives, radioactive substances, toxic agents, weapons, and ammunition, is prohibited during the forum.
- Heavy goods vehicles over 5 tons are restricted from moving on EEF routes between 7:00 and 22:00.
- Parking on EEF routes on Russky Island is restricted, except for vehicles with special permits at designated parking areas.
Points of divergence
- The restrictions on road works and hazardous cargo transport will last from August 31 until the end of the EEF, not just until September 4. — vedomosti
- The hunting season in municipalities adjacent to Vladivostok is postponed due to the EEF. — kommerant
- The maritime restriction zone in the Peter the Great Gulf includes specific geographic boundaries: from Doronin Cape to Shigin Cape in Novik Bay, and from Novosilsky Cape to Zhitkov Cape in Aiax and Paris Bays. — interfax
- The air space restriction will be in effect from September 1 to September 4, while the maritime restriction starts on August 31. — vedomosti
- The air space restriction is in effect from midnight on September 1 to 24:00 on September 4. — interfax
- The air space restriction applies to a 250 km radius above Vladivostok, and regular flights will continue as scheduled. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
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