The Ministry of Emergency Situations lost its lawsuit against… (театр · мчс · суд)
The Ministry of Emergency Situations lost its lawsuit against Babkina regarding the bomb shelter at the 'Russian Song' theater. On June 29, the Ninth Arbitration Appeal Court upheld the court's decision that recognized the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia's Moscow branch's order concerning the 'Russian Song' theater as illegal.
Consensus
- The Moscow Ministry of Emergency Situations (MCHS) issued a directive in October 2024 requiring the 'Russian Song' theater to restore a civil defense shelter in its basement.
- The theater challenged the directive, and a court ruled in September 2025 that the directive was unlawful.
- The Ninth Arbitration Appellate Court confirmed the lower court's decision in June 2025.
- The theater was not required to restore the shelter, as it had been classified as a bomb shelter in the 1950s but lacked any equipment or documentation by the 2000s.
- The MCHS was ordered to pay the theater 50,000 rubles for legal fees.
Points of divergence
- MCHS filed an appeal with a missed deadline, which was later restored upon motion. — vm
- MCHS filed an appeal seeking to overturn the 50,000 ruble penalty. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- EMERCOM Lost Suit Against Babkina Over Theater 'Russian Song' Bomb Shelter — Вечерняя Москва
- Appeal by the Ministry of Emergency Situations on the theater bomb shelter case rejected — Вести