Overview

• The Ministry of Ecology concluded the swim did not breach regulations and deemed the incident unintentional, noting no impact on the site’s ecological stability.
• The Interior Ministry had registered the case and forwarded it to environmental authorities for administrative review prior to the decision.
• Park management said inspectors did not witness the swim and indicated disciplinary measures would be taken against staff over inadequate oversight.
• Durov had posted video from Kolsai National Park and said he removed a metal rod from the lakebed during the swim.
• The ministry said the widely viewed video showcased Kazakhstan’s natural scenery and contributed to promoting the country’s tourism potential.