In Moscow, on the occasion of Watermelon Day, celebrated on August 3

In Moscow, on the occasion of Watermelon Day, celebrated on August 3, open-air vegetable and melon markets were opened.

Consensus

The season for watermelons and melons has started in Moscow.
The opening of seasonal watermelon and melon stalls coincided with August 3, the unofficial Watermelon Day.
A total of 145 seasonal trading points were opened in Moscow.
The stalls are located near permanent supermarkets or in standalone locations.
The products sold are from verified domestic suppliers.
The stalls will operate until the beginning of October.
Watermelons and melons are sourced from Astrakhan and Dagestan.
Watermelons and melons from Tambov, Lipetsk, and Voronеж regions will be available by late August.

All products sold at the stalls undergo strict state veterinary and sanitary inspection, and buyers can request a laboratory certification of safety. — ntv
The most popular watermelon varieties are 'Karistan' and 'Ogonyok'. — ntv
The head of Moscow's Department of Trade and Services, Alexei Nemyryuk, stated that the appearance of watermelon stalls signals the official start of the season and that residents trust these locations for safe, convenient purchases. — vm
In summer, restaurants should avoid serving dishes that require prolonged temperature control due to the risk of food poisoning. — vm
Farmers are bringing early varieties like 'sugar baby' from Tambov region. — tg_rian_ru