Нам ответили PETA.
Thank you for contacting us about the Moscow Dolphinarium.
As you know, the laws protecting captive animals in Russia are essentially non-existent. You may see animals kept in tiny cages, bears being forced to “dance,” or primates forced to pose for tourists’ photos, but none of these kinds of cruel displays are against the law.
When former Russian President Vladimir Putin came into office, he almost immediately vetoed a pending substantial animal protection bill. The bill, which had been passed by the Russian Duma and Russian Federation Council, would have afforded some measure of relief to animals in the country. For example, the bill would have protected companion animals from being eaten or used for fur, banned the harming of animals in film production, and required sterilization or contraception for dogs and cats. The Russian fur industry claimed the bill would ban seal hunting and the governors of two arctic regions pushed for the veto. While these issues have little to do with animals held captive for entertainment, you can see what we’re up against.
We have written to the Ambassador, asking him to get involved and to let Russian officials know how many people care about the plight of animals in Russia. Please write to him, asking him to help. Ask your friends and family to do the same. Public pressure can and does make a difference, so every letter is important!
U.S. Embassy in Moscow
Bolshoy Deviatinsky Pereulok No. 8
Moscow 121099, Russian Federation - PSC-77, APO AE 09721
+7 (495) 728-5090 (fax)
We believe that the best way to make a difference for the animals in Moscow is for local people to rise up and demonstrate against the cruelty?hold public protests, take their case to the media, and use any political clout at their disposal. We fight for animals in many countries, but without the invaluable support of local people fearlessly denouncing cruelty, we can only offer animals so much.
Here is a list of some grassroots organizations working to help animals in Russia:
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EPSPAR (Ekaterinburg Public Society for the Protection of Animals Rights on life without suffering).
87, Fl 6 Generalskaya Street
Ekaterinburg 620062
Russia
Phone: 007 343 3758 036
E-mail:
grina@pm.convex.ru" target="_blank
Moscow animal rights center VITA
115191 Moscow
Mytnaya St 62-93
Russia
Phone: + 007 095 9549279/+ 095 1156696
Fax: 007 095 9549279
E-mail:
vita-russia@yandex.ru" target="_blank
or
elena-maroueva@yandex.ru" target="_blank
Web:
http://www.vita.org.ru Pocrovitel - Volgograd City Public Charity Fund
Shosseyhaye str.1
Volgograd
Russia
Phone: 007 844 234 2041
Fax: 007 844 396 040
E-mail:
kotyonok9@rambler.ru" target="_blank
St. Petersburg Charitable Society for the Protection of Animals
Ul. Korablestroiteley 40/2,
Flat 11
St. Petersburg 199155
Russia
Phone: 7 812 351 5870
Fax: 7 812 351 5870
E-mail:
skat_67@mail.ru" target="_blank
Web:
http://www.cspa.spb.ru Ultimately, great perseverance and energy will be required to fight against the injustice and cruelties currently practiced at the Dolphinarin. It is vital that local activists enlist as many influential people, as well as “people on the street,” as they can to support their cause by writing to the papers, talking to the media, and encouraging those in power to help effect change.
You have our best wishes for success. Please advise us of your progress. If we hear of others who are interested in this cause, we will link them to you.
Thank you for caring.
