Big catch: Office chair retrieved from Almetievsk park river

An office chair was fished out of the Bigashka River in Shamsinur Park, Almetievsk, prompting a humorous then serious response from authorities about water pollution.

Jan 26, 2026

Workers retrieve an office chair from the Bigashka River in Shamsinur Park during a cleanup effort.
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Administration of Almetievsk / Telegram

In Almetievsk«s Shamsinur Park, residents aren»t limited to ordinary walks. Someone decided to add some activity — or get rid of something unnecessary — and threw an office chair into the Bigashka River.

The scene in Shamsinur Park where the office chair was discovered and removed from the water.
Source:
Administration of Almetievsk / Telegram

The city administration reacted with humor: saying, in the collection of strange finds in local water bodies, this is another addition. But then the tone became more serious: authorities reminded residents that such «creativity» worsens water quality, harms the aquatic ecosystem, and threatens the life of plants and fish.

Authorities document the incident to highlight environmental concerns in Almetievsk«s recreational areas.
Source:
Administration of Almetievsk / Telegram

Who carried out such «work» is unclear, as residential buildings and a school are located near the park. In the end, the chair was fished out of the water.

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