Krasnoyarsk closes longest staircase over bear threat
In Krasnoyarsk, Russia's longest staircase, the Torgashinskaya Staircase, has been temporarily closed due to increased bear activity, with authorities warning of potential attacks and closing nearby national park entrances as well.
Consensus
- The Torgashinskaya Staircase in Krasnoyarsk has been closed to visitors.
- The closure is due to increased bear activity and safety concerns.
- The staircase is the longest in Russia, with a length of 1,200 meters.
- A warning sign has been installed at the site.
- The National Park 'Krasnoyarskie Stolby' has also temporarily suspended operations.
- Authorities advise against entering the forest or visiting the area.
- The closure is in effect until the area is deemed safe for recreation.
Points of divergence
- Seven people have died from bear attacks in Krasnoyarsk Krai according to investigative authorities. — vesti
- At least six people have died from bear attacks in Krasnoysk Krai, and a criminal case has been opened against local Ministry of Natural Resources officials for negligence. — kommersant
- The closure is expected to last until October 15, 2026, and applies to all park entrances: Central, Eastern, and Kash-takovsky. — vm
- Two people were hospitalized after a bear attack in Khara-Shibir village, Zheleznodorozhny District of Buryatia, and the bear was shot on the spot. — vedomosti
- The closure is effective from the evening of September 25 until approximately October 15. — fontanka
Coverage (9 sources)
- In Krasnoyarsk, access to popular leisure spots is restricted due to bears — Вести
- Russia's longest staircase closed to visitors due to bears — РИАМО
- The longest in Russia Torgashinskaya staircase in the Sverdlovsky district of Krasnoyarsk closed for tourist visits due to high bear activity — ТАСС (Telegram)
- In Krasnoyarsk, the Torgashin Stairs, Russia's longest, were closed due to bears — Дождь (Telegram)
- In Krasnoyarsk, the longest staircase in Russia was closed due to bears — Коммерсантъ
- Russia's longest staircase closed due to frequent bear escapes — Вечерняя Москва
- Due to bears in Krasnoyarsk, Russia's longest staircase was temporarily closed — Ведомости
- Russia's longest staircase closed due to bears — Фонтанка
- Due to bear activity, the longest staircase in Russia is closed — Вести