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Russia Reports Calm New Year’s Night With Moscow Services Stable

Authorities cite reinforced police presence as key to maintaining order.

Overview

  • The Interior Ministry said no public-order violations were recorded nationwide during the night of January 1.
  • More than 50,000 internal-affairs personnel were on duty, with support from National Guard troops, public law-enforcement groups and private security firms.
  • Officials reported about 4,800 festive events across the country with participation exceeding 2.1 million people.
  • Moscow’s deputy mayor said all life-support systems operated normally with no emergency shutdowns of water, gas, heating or electricity.
  • Fire-safety controls were tightened in the capital, with fire-rescue units and emergency repair brigades kept on readiness and reserve capacity maintained.