Many people showed up at locked shopping centers on Victory Day morning. They missed earlier notices about mall closures in central areas. Security guards at the Gallery Mall reported numerous confused visitors who came despite warnings. The city closed these places from 10 AM until 4 PM during the Immortal Regiment march.
Officials shut down seven major shopping spots near Vosstaniya Square and Nevsky Prospekt. Galeria, Nevsky Center, Bolshoy Gostiny Dvor, Passage, Grand Palace, Nevsky Atrium, and Admiral all stayed closed for safety reasons. The government announced these closures ahead of time through public channels. After finding the locked doors, most people found other activities for the holiday. Normal shopping hours returned after parade events finished later that day.
Officials shut down seven major shopping spots near Vosstaniya Square and Nevsky Prospekt. Galeria, Nevsky Center, Bolshoy Gostiny Dvor, Passage, Grand Palace, Nevsky Atrium, and Admiral all stayed closed for safety reasons. The government announced these closures ahead of time through public channels. After finding the locked doors, most people found other activities for the holiday. Normal shopping hours returned after parade events finished later that day.
