Menyaylo's idea to involve activists in monitoring restaurant operations has sparked criticism online.
The idea that activists and community patrols monitor compliance with restrictions on the nighttime operation of cafes and restaurants seems questionable, as they may lack sufficient legal competence and there may be individuals among the controllers connected to the owners of these establishments, users of social networks pointed out while commenting on the initiative of the head of the republic, Sergey Menyaylo.
As reported by "Caucasian Knot", earlier the head of the republic, Sergey Menyaylo, had already instructed to involve volunteers in monitoring compliance with traffic rules at gas stations. Drivers then doubted the effectiveness of such a solution and pointed out that control should be carried out by the police. In early October, students from the North Caucasian Mining and Metallurgical Institute began their shifts at gas stations in Vladikavkaz, which also caused dissatisfaction among motorists.
On October 24, a ban on the nighttime operation of cafes and restaurants from midnight to 07:00 was introduced in North Ossetia. The decision was made after a mass brawl with gunfire occurred on the night of October 18 near the "Vincenzo" restaurant in Vladikavkaz. As a result of the conflict, two people were injured, including Chechen mixed martial arts fighter Ibrahim Islamov, known as Nikarho. After the incident, the head of the republic, Sergey Menyaylo, proposed to limit the nighttime operation of catering establishments, explaining this by the need to ensure public safety.
The head of North Ossetia Sergey Menyaylo instructed to involve activists and community patrols in checking compliance with restrictions on the nighttime operation of catering establishments together with law enforcement officers. At a meeting, he clarified that the ban only applies to establishments selling alcohol, reported the Telegram channel "Sapa 15".
Information about involving public activists and community patrols in restaurant inspections was also published by the Instagram*-public northossetia, which has about 434 thousand followers. By 15:00 Moscow time, this post had received 140 likes and 49 comments.
Some participants in the discussion reacted negatively to the involvement of activists and community patrols in inspections. "You read this nonsense and already perceive it as the joke of the day," wrote runolog_femida0712.
"What kind of clowning is starting? Let everyone take care of themselves," protested alan_alan_alan1.
Other users questioned the necessity of restricting the operation of establishments at night. "Why ban everything? Where to have fun, to relax? Life is one, and time goes by quickly," wrote na.fisa1196.
Another part of the commentators focused on the organization of inspections and the delineation of powers between activists and police officers. "Why public activists, and not security, which they should have?" asked tomatasoewa.
"I like that the head is involving activists specifically to assist the police. The participation of residents is important, but police work should be done by the officers themselves," noted azacarica.
"The head assigned a responsible task. I hope there won't be people among the inspectors connected to the owners of the establishments. This makes it calmer regarding the honesty of the inspections," wrote zar_teddy.
"Caucasian Knot" also reported that the involvement of volunteers in monitoring compliance with traffic rules at gas stations did not grant them police powers. Lawyer from the Moscow Bar Association Mikki Arapiev explained earlier to a correspondent of "Caucasian Knot" that residents have the right to record alleged violations and pass information to the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, but only authorized officials can assess evidence and make decisions on holding drivers accountable.
According to Arapiev, volunteers can inform motorists and record violations, but they do not have the right to independently apply administrative coercive measures.