The new summer navigation season opens on the Moscow River, the capital’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced in his blog.
“To ensure that walks along the river are pleasant and safe, every year in April municipal services carefully prepare the piers and embankments of the Moscow River for the opening of navigation. They carry out inspection and cleaning, and, if necessary, dredging,” the mayor noted.
This year, the embankments were put in order – granite parapets and cast-iron fences were cleaned, access to the water and walking sidewalks were updated. All berths were also thoroughly washed, granite slopes, metal fences and cast iron elements were treated. Where necessary, the bases of the berths were repaired and worn rubber fenders were replaced. Many berths of the pleasure fleet and regular river transport were equipped with tents, benches, bins and fences. Information signs, a route map and waiting areas appeared here.
The numbering of pleasure boat routes was also updated – they were assigned numbers from 1 to 8 so that passengers would not confuse them with regular river transport. Each of the eight walking routes has its own color and original name. For example, “Historical” runs along the capital’s iconic landmarks. In addition to pleasure boats, cruise ships depart from the Northern and Southern River Stations in the summer.
