Trust in humanity restored: How St. Petersburg united in face of terrorism
RT.com
4 Apr, 2017
The fatal explosion in the St. Petersburg Metro became a test of residents’ resolve and solidarity, which they apparently passed with flying colors. From a warming cup of coffee to a free ride home, locals have truly shown their human touch.
The Monday’s assault, which left 14 people dead and dozens injured, plunged the central part of Russia’s ‘Northern Capital’ into turmoil. Ambulances and firefighter trucks, police cruisers and light helicopters rushed to respond to the emergency.
In the other direction came tens of thousands of commuters evacuated from the subway system, which had been shut down in the wake of the explosion. The old city center was never designed for this massive influx and stood still.
City authorities did what they could to address the logistical nightmare, rolling out some 150 additional municipal-owned buses to compensate for the Metro’s shutdown. No fares were taken from passengers on buses or suburban trains passing through the city.
For-profit organizations did their part too. The Western Rapid Diameter (ZSD), a brand-new toll highway in the western part of the city, lifted its barrier gates for the rest of the day. Private transport companies offered free rides to people trying to get out of downtown St. Petersburg. The situation impressed many residents.
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