79 days ago
But a swimming ban remains in place across Krasnodar’s coastline, and officials warn that oil continues to seep from the wrecks.
4 months ago
According to regional officials, only 24,000 tourists visited Anapa in July compared to 100,000 during the same period last year.
6 months ago
A group of residents called the official cleanup deadline of February 2026 “extremely unacceptable” and accused officials of misusing state funds.
Authorities have banned swimming off the coast of Anapa due to December's disastrous oil spill. Tourists have been seen enjoying the waters anyway.
7 months ago
Oil slicks continue to be detected off the coast of Anapa nearly four months after two aging Russian tankers were damaged in a powerful storm.
8 months ago
Anapa City Hall said it had spent $2.4 million on cleanup efforts since the two ships were damaged in a storm in mid-December.