96076305 Parrots disrupted Valentine's Day at the zoo Belgorod
Special promotion for lovers in the Belgorod Zoo in honor of Valentine's Day, was canceled not for ideological reasons, but because of quarantine in connection with the identification of ornithosis in parrots. This was reported on the zoo site. Previously, the zoo promised 13 and 14 February to let the two lovers on one ticket, and the first three couples could receive a gift of a Japanese dancing mouse. But on Feb. 1 The announced the event was abruptly canceled. As reported by some media, this happened because the administration of the Belgorod region forbidden to celebrate Valentine's Day because of the threat of "spiritual security" people in the region. Meanwhile, a press release from the zoo explained that the Assistant Director in the announcement erroneously stated the reason for cancellation of shares. In fact, to blame for sick birds. In December 2010 the bailiffs gave Belgorod zoo party of 30 budgies, seized on the Russian-Ukrainian border. A few birds have been identified psittacosis, in connection with what was quarantined until March 1, 2011. During this period, the zoo is recommended not to hold public events and tours. Consultant, Department of Public Relations and religious organizations, the administration of the Belgorod region Bolotnov Gregory said the newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets that Valentine's Day – private party, so keep it they are not required, but can not deny. Officials only recommended "does not allow access to educational, cultural and other institutions subordinate to celebrate Valentine's Day and Halloween," as contrary to the traditional Russian culture. Nevertheless, notes, "Russian news service, citing regional officials prepared a document entitled" Measures to ensure the spiritual safety in the Belgorod region, a series of educational and cultural institutions in the region declined from the holiday of lovers.
