A ban on visiting forests was introduced in the Kurgan region until May 2.

A ban on visiting forests has been introduced in the Kurgan region from April 12 to May 2 due to the risk of fires. The regional government announced this on April 11.

"During this period, citizens are not allowed to stay on the territories of the forest fund lands, vehicles are prohibited from entering the forests," the Telegram channel said.

According to the regional government, fines are provided for violating this ban: for citizens — from 40 thousand to 50 thousand rubles, for legal entities — from 600 thousand to 1 million rubles, and for officials — from 60 thousand to 90 thousand rubles.

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