Russian President Vladimir Putin personally drove a truck leading a convoy across the Crimea Bridge, a 19km bridge connecting Russia to the Crimean Peninsula. This event marks a significant milestone for Russia and was broadcast live nationwide.
The image of President Putin driving a Kamaz truck across the Crimea Bridge has garnered significant attention.
President Putin driving a Kamaz truck across the Crimea Bridge.
Crimea Bridge: A Technical Marvel Connecting Russia and Crimea
After a reporter shouted “our heroes,” President Putin stepped out of the truck in casual attire, including jeans and a jacket. He praised the builders who had completed this “miracle.” Putin emphasized that the Crimea Bridge was a dream of the Russian people for decades.
President Putin smiles as he gets out of the truck and meets the Crimea Bridge construction workers.
President Putin smiles as he gets out of the truck and greets construction workers.
The Crimea Bridge not only connects the Crimean Peninsula to the Russian transportation system but also has significant economic implications. With a total cost of $3.69 billion, this longest bridge in Europe will boost economic growth in the region. The bridge surpasses the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal, in length and connects the Russian city of Krasnodar with the Crimean city of Kerch.
President Putin speaks and thanks the workers for their efforts in building the Crimea Bridge.
President Putin giving a speech and thanking the construction workers.
Inauguration and Controversy Surrounding the Bridge
The Crimea Bridge officially opened to trucks and pedestrians on May 16th. The highway on the bridge has a speed limit of 90 km/h. However, the inauguration of the bridge also sparked controversy when Ukrainian security forces raided the offices of the Russian news agency RIA Novosti in Kyiv and arrested journalist Kirill Vyshinsky. The Kremlin strongly protested this action and declared that it would take retaliatory measures.
President Putin driving a truck across the Crimea Bridge is a symbolic event, affirming Russia’s sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula and demonstrating its determination to develop the region’s economy.
