In Abkhazia, the fine for appearing in public places with a naked torso has been increased by 20 times

The Parliament of Abkhazia increased the fine for wearing swimsuits in public places or being naked on the street from 300 rubles. up to 6 thousand rubles The regulation will come into effect on August 1.

As follows from the ruling, a fine will be imposed on people who will be in swimsuits, without clothes or with a naked torso on the streets, stadiums, squares and parks, public transport, and other places other than beaches and places for swimming. The fine will be 6 thousand rubles. Previously, the fine for such an offense was 300 rubles.

“Based on the experience of a number of resort countries, I consider it necessary to make an addition to the Code of Administrative Offenses that prohibits guests and residents of Abkhazia from being dressed inappropriately in public places. This decision is aimed at respecting the culture and traditions of Abkhazia, as well as improving the quality of recreation for all tourists,” said MP Daut Khutaba, who drafted the amendments (quoted from “Interfax”).

Olesya Pavlenko