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Archive photo · 27 May 2012US Embassy Warns Moscow of Mass-Casualty Attack at Tsaritsyno Park, FSB Takes Measures
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US Embassy warned of credible mass-casualty terrorist threat at Moscow's Tsaritsyno Park and Museum. FSB said it took appropriate security measures after receiving US-sourced threat information.
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US warning, Russian measures
The United States warned Moscow of a credible threat of a mass-casualty event on October 31 at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, prompting the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to urge Americans to avoid the area and crowds.
The Russian Federal Security Service said it had received information from the United States about preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow and that “Appropriate measures are being taken,” according to TASS.
Russian authorities then took precautionary steps around the Tsaritsyno Museum and Park, with Baza on Telegram reporting the closure of the park and bars on entry, allowing those inside to leave only.
The U.S. Embassy said it was coordinating with relevant Russian authorities on a response, while it did not disclose the party suspected of planning the attack.
The Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, described as a palace museum and park complex in southern Moscow, was temporarily closed and access to the park was restricted as the warning was acted on.
What Tsaritsyno officials said
Park management said it had received no information about a threat and that the park would operate as usual, even as the U.S. Embassy warned people to avoid the park.
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued its warning with an address of 1 Dolskaya Street, Moscow, and it urged people to stay away from the park.
Baza on Telegram reported that law enforcement officers had dispersed at the site in parallel with the measures taken to deal with the potential threat.
The Russian Federal Security Service later said it had received information from the U.S. through “partner channels” about preparations for a terror attack, and it said only that “appropriate work is under way.”
The warning also came with references to concerts planned at Tsaritsyno for Saturday evening, which the Around Prague account said could be a target.
Europe angle, wider context
The France 24 account said Russia’s FSB security service was carrying out “appropriate” measures after the U.S. Embassy warned of a planned “terrorist” attack in the capital.
The same France 24 report quoted the U.S. Embassy advising people: “Avoid the area, stay alert, and avoid crowds.”
Euronews said the U.S. embassy did not disclose the nature of the potential attack or who stands behind it, while it urged people in Moscow to keep mobile phones and device batteries charged.
The Radio Moldova account said the Baza Telegram channel expected the park to remain closed for two days, while Reuters reported the complex had been temporarily closed and access restricted.
The warning was framed in multiple accounts as echoing the March 2024 U.S. alert before the Crocus City Hall attack, which Radio Moldova said killed 151 people and injured 609 others.