Invaders plan to renovate seized Chersonese in Crimea

Located in occupied Sevastopol and included in the EU sanctions list, the Chersonesos Tavriya Museum-Reserve was significantly destroyed by Russia's construction of the so-called New Chersonesos Park. At the same time, this project has resulted in large financial costs for the Russian government.

This was reported by Krym.Realii.

These funds are intended to cover the costs in 2025, in particular, to support activities, prepare and create new exhibits, and security measures. This is in addition to the already significant injections, as in June, the Russians have already allocated more than 2 billion rubles from their reserve fund to the complex to compensate for the costs of 2024 and its further development in 2025. At that time, it was noted that most of the money was spent on creating new expositions, purchasing equipment, and providing security.

Despite the billions of dollars in subsidies, the administration of the complex decided that starting from November 22, the entrance to the territory will be paid and will cost 500 rubles. This is a change, as since its opening in July 2024, the entrance to the park itself has been free, and a ticket was only required to visit museums or events.

Residents of Crimea and Sevastopol, students of local universities, participants in the war against Ukraine and their families, conscripts, large families, and disabled people of certain categories will be able to visit the complex for free. In addition, discounts are available for children, students, the disabled and pensioners from other regions.

Earlier, more than 600 active methane emission points were discovered off the coast of occupied Crimea. This was complemented by about 350 more near the Caucasus.

Prosecutors proved that Russian military exercises, construction of facilities and negligent handling of wells cause depressurization of the seabed. This leads to massive emissions of methane, a gas that has 25 times the climate impact of carbon dioxide.

The situation is complicated by the fact that the scientists who discovered these critical sources were silenced after the information was released to the public. Experts emphasize that under the guise of 'resource development,' the Kremlin is actually destroying the marine ecosystem, leaving behind scorched earth and a suffocated sea rather than development.

Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide, but its constant emissions often go unnoticed. This gas plays a significant role in global warming because it has a strong greenhouse effect. Its concentration in the atmosphere today is almost three times higher than the level recorded in 1850, making the issue of reducing its emissions critical to mitigating climate change.

Катерина Глушко