Crowd: rules of conduct in a crowd. Rules for safe behavior in crowds

Now many cities, having acquired the status of a million-plus population, receive additional opportunities such as participation in a larger number of federal programs. But, with the growth of city residents, the risk of a crowd and getting caught in it increases noticeably. Various processions, festive events, and festivals involve gatherings of large numbers of people, which form a crowd. This phenomenon – the “crowd” – is recognized by sociologists as the most uncontrollable and dangerous for each of its participants.

How to have fun and not feel fear during large events, how to protect yourself and what actions will help avoid injuries, we will consider in this article.

First of all, you need to understand:

what is a crowd?
crowd types;
safety in the crowd.

Types of crowds and how to identify them

In sociology, this phenomenon is understood as a large gathering of people who are in close proximity to each other. It is characterized by the lack of a common goal, structure and is short-term in nature. A spontaneous group of people, as a rule, arises suddenly.

Its danger lies in the fact that from the moment of its emergence the crowd begins to coexist in some kind of separate and independent life, completely disregarding the desires and goals of its involuntary participants. Ensuring safety in a crowd depends on its type.

The following stand out:

Spontaneous, which was formed by chance, and it does not have any leader or leader (for example, a queue, indoors)
Slave. Characterized by the presence of a pre-selected person who controls it (rallies, processions)
Passive or "herd". There is no strong emotional coloring, he behaves calmly, but has high potential. If suddenly some event occurs within the crowd that can emotionally involve a large number of people, then it will transform into the following form.
Aggressive or active. The most dangerous and unpredictable phenomenon. Difficult to control. Causes significant casualties and injuries.

In order to avoid injury and involvement in unsightly activities, you need to know and adhere to crowd safety rules.

The influence of the crowd on the consciousness and behavior of an individual should not be underestimated. In a large crowd of people, the personality itself ceases to exist; it picks up common emotions, moods and actions. In psychology, there are many effects of collective behavior, for example, the effect of imitation, conformity, group egoism.

Behavior rules

If you go to an officially unauthorized rally, then know that this is an offense. Basic principles: do not take children with you, as there is a high probability that you will simply lose them in the crowd, and do not go there alone. Close people or friends will be able to help you in case of a dangerous situation.

How to protect yourself if you are planning to attend a mass event?

First, choose the right clothes. Do not wear items of clothing that can be easily grabbed: scarf, tie. Also leave long, hanging jewelry at home (beads, bracelets, piercings, earrings). Clothes should be tight-fitting without laces or ties. Comfortable shoes, preferably sports ones. However, be careful with your laces. They should not dangle or be too long.
Piercing and cutting objects will be unnecessary. A glass bottle can also cause accidental injury. Remove any symbolism from yourself.
The identification document must be in the inside pocket, not in the bag.
Keep your arms relaxed and at your sides, and take them out of your pockets.
Pin up long hair or hide it under a hat.

What to do if you find yourself inside a crowd?

In crowds, try to stay away from obese and/or tall people.
Once you get into a crowd, try to go in the same direction with it, even if you are being carried in the completely opposite direction. Slowly the crowd will begin to dissipate, the force of the flow will weaken, and you will be able to get out of it. Try not to get into its center, and it is also dangerous to be on its outskirts.
Always try to find a way out of the crowd. Sometimes there are empty corridors, don't miss them.
Do not try to grab something with your hands, as the likelihood of breaking your limbs is very high. Button up your outerwear
Stay on your feet. Do not try to pick up fallen things!!!
If you fall, do not scream - they will not hear you. Group yourself, pull your legs towards your stomach and cover your head and neck with your arms. In this position you will protect the most important parts of the body. Try to rest your toes on the ground at least a little and get up with a jerk.
Don't let them surround you too tightly. To do this, keep your arms bent at the elbows and spread them slightly to the sides. Free yourself from any burden and items in your pockets (keys, lighter). When the flow of people increases, they will dig into your body.
If you still find yourself in a strong crush, you need to protect yourself from the sides. Bend your elbows and press them towards you. Tighten all your muscles and move forward in this position.
Stay calm, even if panic begins to arise. Don't walk with your eyes downcast. This corresponds to sacrifice. Better use your peripheral vision.

Lifehack from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations

Children are the first to suffer during a stampede, as they are small and difficult to notice in a crowd.

When ensuring safety in a crowd with a child, you should adhere to the following rules:

The best option would be to put it on your neck and hold it tightly by the legs.
If there are several adults, then they can stand around the child facing each other and move forward like that. The child will be like in a protective capsule.
The child should always be in front of you, and not behind you, walking by the hand.

However, such a situation can be avoided. There is no need to join the protesters for the sake of curiosity. Try to stay away from large crowds of people, even on holidays. Remember that in a crowd you may come under police action. Do not resist, proving your innocence. Follow all their requirements. In such a situation, the police have absolutely no time to understand and find out who is who.

The main enemy in extreme conditions is panic. Sometimes a few seconds of a sober look at the situation that has arisen is enough to find a way out and save yourself.

Crowd indoors or outdoors

A CROWD is a mass gathering of people.
The crowd is chaotic, although not without some organization. The organizing factor can be a common object of attention, tradition, event.

Crowd members are often in a similar emotional state. A crowd is described by a number of parameters and characteristics, such as the number of people gathered, direction and speed of movement, psychological state and others.

The basic psychological picture of the crowd:

Increased emotional background (screams, calls, etc.).
Decreased ability for individual thinking (blind obedience to the leader).
Calls from the leader or the appearance of an object of hatred.
(People will obey or destroy only in this case)

A decrease in aggression and people’s assessment of what is happening occurs after achieving the goal.

First blood, the first stone in the display case - brings the crowd to a new level of danger. Such crowds should be avoided.

PSYCHOLOGY OF THE CROWD.

Very often, a crowd becomes more dangerous than the natural disaster or accident that created it.
However, she does not look for alternative solutions and does not see the consequences of her decision, sometimes the main ones, as in a typical case of fires: jumping from a doomedly high height.

Strong commands can stop the crowd,
an ardent conviction in the absence of danger and even the threat of shooting alarmists, as well as a strong emotional brake or a miracle.

In a crowd, personality and feelings disappear, and the thoughts of individuals become flattened. A person becomes easily controlled and suggestible,
cannot fully control their emotions and actions.

The boundaries of the crowd are very fluid,
as a result, the situation of people constantly changes, often against their will and desire.
Thus, someone who is simply curious may suddenly find himself in the center of a crowd as a result of a new group of people joining it.

Panic usually begins with the cry: “Keep calm.”

An explosion, gases, fire, and the crowd begins to rush about.
The main thing is not to succumb to its influence. In this situation, your protector is your mind.

HOW TO BEHAVIOR IN A CROWD.

Any mass gatherings are fraught with very dangerous consequences.
If you do not take precautions, you can be seriously injured.

As statistics show, the greatest number of victims when riots and terrorist attacks occur is observed in crowded places.

People, being in a crowd, in the event of an extreme situation, endanger their health, and sometimes their lives.
Therefore, it is very important to know the following basic rules for safe behavior in crowds:

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Always avoid the crowd.
Oddly enough, crowds on the street are even more dangerous than in closed spaces.
You don’t have to come up out of idle curiosity to find out what’s going on.
If a crowd is blocking your path, it is better to find a workaround.

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If you find yourself in a crowd by accident, do not be indignant under any circumstances, much less behave aggressively.
Even if you fundamentally disagree with the ideas of those gathered, this is not the place to state your point of view.

This behavior can provoke aggression and lead to very sad consequences. Therefore, it is better to pretend that you share the beliefs of those gathered; if necessary, you can even support some slogans, while trying to calmly and leisurely leave the crowd.

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The mood of the crowd must be felt and predicted. You need to look at the crowd with one eye, and with the other, constantly look for shelter at the scene.

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If the crowd is dense but motionless, you can try to get out of it using psychosocial techniques, for example, pretending to be sick, drunk, crazy, pretending to be sick, and so on.

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The most dangerous place in the crowd is on the edge. People are simply smeared on the walls. Any ledge can be deadly.

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If you find yourself in a crowd and are forced to move around in a crowd of people, remember:

Falling will most likely result in you being trampled.
To avoid this, zip up and tuck your clothing so that it doesn't get caught on anything.

If you happen to have some objects (umbrella, bag) with you, it is better to press them to your body.
In a critical situation, you generally need to get rid of them without regret; life and health are more important.

If you and your child are trapped, throw away all unnecessary items (bag, backpack, etc.). In a crush, they will cling and cause you to fall.

In a dense crowd, if you behave correctly, the likelihood of falling is not as great as the likelihood of being squeezed. Therefore, protect the diaphragm with your hands clasped, folded over your chest.

Pushes from behind should be taken on the elbows, the diaphragm should be protected by tension of the arms.

If the crowd remains in place, you need to turn around so that you form a triangle with your shoulders with the two adjacent people: this will save you a little space for the movement of your chest.

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The crowd lives according to its own animal laws. She knows no pity, and it is impossible to negotiate with her.

To survive in an aggressive crowd, you need to notice the danger in time.
This is quite easy to do if you are able to identify the distinctive signs of an explosive crowd.

Let's name these signs: the same, carbon-copy gestures and movements of most people, the movement of people from the center to the edges of the crowd and vice versa, if the crowd as a whole is standing, the presence of a leader or speaker.

** You urgently need to get out of such a crowd by acting and observing the following ALGORITHM:

1. “Separate yourself from the crowd.” The crowd erases all individual and personal characteristics of a person. Each member becomes a simple “cog” in the general flow. This is a normal action of the infection mechanism. Don't let him control you. To get out of the crowd, you must first free yourself from the behavior imposed on you. Constantly ask yourself: “What am I feeling?”, “What am I doing?”, “Am I moving or standing?”, “Am I expressing my state with my voice?”, “How am I doing this?” Such questions will help you get out of the psychological trap of the crowd.

2. “Manage others.” To maintain calm in a crowd, you only need 1.5 - 2% of calm people who are not involved in the general behavior of people. True, these people must be psychologists. But for a person who finds himself in an aggressive crowd, it is enough to find a common language with his closest neighbors. To do this, you need to try to call them to calm.

3. “Stay with the flow.” The crowd flows like water. It is almost impossible to stop its movement. She will bypass any natural obstacles: a bus, a flowerbed, a monument, even if she has to sacrifice several people for this. Therefore, the most dangerous places in a crowd are the edges.

4. “Go diagonally.” You need to get out of the crowd strictly diagonally, smoothly moving from the center to the edge. But at the same time you cannot be on the very edge. Try to separate yourself from the main stream by running into nearby alleys, streets, shops and cafes.

5. “Throw away sharp objects.” In a crush, any object with sharp edges can cause injury or even death. Therefore, as soon as you find yourself in a crowd, immediately say goodbye to the contents of your pockets. Throw away all sharp objects. Try to press your hands to your chest and keep them in this position, this will protect your chest from possible injuries.

6. “Build a boat.” If you can’t get out of the crowd on your own, cooperate with your neighbors and “build a boat.” This is done like this: men form a quadrangle and stand on its sides. Inside the “boat” there will be weaker people - children, women, old people. Accordingly, you need to choose a captain who will steer the “ship” and indicate safer places. Crew members must unconditionally obey all commands of the captain. Only in this case will the “boat” be able to swim to the shore, i.e. get out of the crowd.

Remember: protect your chest.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY - DON'T FALL!
Get up by any means necessary.
Don't skimp on personal items.
None of them are worth your life.
Ignore the pain.
Avoid everything stationary on the way, otherwise you may simply be crushed and smeared.
Do not cling to anything with your hands, they may break.
If possible, buckle up.
High heels can cost you your life, just like an untied shoelace. Throw away your bag, umbrella, etc.
If you managed not to give in to the crowd, then you are already half saved. If you decide to run away from a place of danger, remember: it makes sense if you are in the front row and the passages are clear.
Never keep your hands in your pockets.

IF YOU still couldn’t resist and FALLED, don’t panic.
Shouting and asking others for anything is usually useless.
But if you do fall, then you need to protect your head with your hands and get up immediately.

This is very difficult, but it can be done if you use this technique: quickly pull your legs towards you, group yourself and try to stand up with a jerk.

It is unlikely that you will be able to rise from your knees in a dense crowd - you will be constantly knocked down. Therefore, you need to rest one foot (full sole) on the ground and sharply straighten up, using the movement of the crowd. But, nevertheless, it is very difficult to get up; preliminary protective measures are always more effective.

* IN CASES IF TEAR GAS HAS BEEN APPLIED, press a handkerchief, scarf, piece of cloth to your face and breathe through it.
If possible, close your eyes.
Never rub your skin or eyes with your hands; this only enhances the negative effect. After getting out of the affected area, rinse the exposed skin and eyes with running cold water.

* IF THE CROWD STARTED TO BE DISCOVERED BY THE SECURITY WORKERS, DO NOT PANIC.

Try to get out of the line of the running people.
Do not make sudden movements, do not shout about your innocence, it is useless.

If police officers are nearby, raise your hands and do not resist in any way. In the heat of the moment, you can take a good beating with a baton.

If you are detained, behave calmly, put off indignation and explanations until the proceedings at the police station.

SO, let's recap

Don't join the crowd, stay away from it
if you are still in a crowd, then it is better to be in a safe part: away from the stands, garbage containers, boxes, the center of the crowd, from glass display cases and metal fences;
in case of unrest or panic, you need to take off your tie, scarf, free your hands, bend them at the elbows, press them to your body, covering your vital organs, fasten all the buttons and zippers, get rid of high shoes;
get out of the crowd using the algorithm described above.
the main thing is to stay on your feet; if you fall, you should curl up, protecting your head, sharply pull your legs under you and try to stand in the direction of the movement of the crowd;
do not approach groups of people behaving aggressively;
do not react to clashes occurring nearby.
REMEMBER that the crowd intuitively “takes” to the right, so there will be fewer people on the left and it will be easier to get out there.

If panic began due to a terrorist attack, do not rush to aggravate the chaos with your movement: do not deprive yourself of the opportunity to assess the situation and make the right decision.

REMEMBER: Don't panic - get organized!

An uncontrollable crowd can often produce more casualties than the disaster itself that caused the unrest. A crush can form literally in a matter of seconds., regardless of what served as the catalyst - a loud sound, someone's scream or deliberate provocation. In the uncontrollable human mass, no one ever cares about the safety and well-being of an individual person, so getting out of the crowd unharmed is not as easy as we would like. The following recommendations will prompt how to behave in a crowd to survive a crush.

1. Prepare in advance

Before going to crowded places, pay attention to some points:

Cloth. You have to choose the one that does not restrict movement. Avoid loose clothing: raincoats, dresses, jackets with a hood are not the best attire for being in a crowd;

Shoes. You should not wear a laced one - Untied shoelaces in a crush can cost you your life. Girls should forget about heels and stilettos;

Accessories. Do not take with you scarves, chains, medallions, bags and other wardrobe items for which you could be grab and pull along;

Emergency exits. If you are in a confined area, determine possible escape routes in advance. This applies to both main exits and emergency exits, which are most often indicated by green signs.

In case you did not take care of the above in advance, and found yourself in the epicenter of an uncontrollable human mass, without delay get rid of dangerous objects. This also includes small objects such as pens, keys, key chains, combs: with strong pressure, such objects can cause incredible damage.

Fact . 5 3 people died (40 of them girls) and more than 150 were injured as a result of a stampede at a beer festival in Minsk. On May 30, 1999, during a concert, a hail storm suddenly began. To shelter from the bad weather, more than two thousand teenagers rushed into the underground passage of the metro. Some of those who fell were literally stabbed to death by women's stiletto sandals.

2. Panic in the crowd

So, something spontaneous happened, and the crowd around you panicked. First of all, it is necessary, if possible, soberly assess the situation around you and understand how obvious the danger is. If at a quick glance you do not see anything clearly threatening, then perhaps it would be wiser skip main thread forward. Try to think sensibly and don’t let yourself get infected by everyone.
The following anti-panic techniques will help you::

take a couple of deep breaths in and out. Even breathing has a beneficial effect on clarity of thoughts;
look at something blue, or imagine a rich blue background. One second is enough for this;
Constantly ask yourself questions: “What do I see?”, “What am I doing?”, “What do I feel?”;
relieve fear with a paradoxical thought or a pleasant memory. Smile through force

3. How to get out of a crush

If the crowd is static or does not move very zealously, then you can try to leave it pretending to be sick, drunk or crazy. Most likely, the road will be automatically cleared in front of you.
If the human mass is a moving stream:

never try to move against the crowd. You will be knocked down and, most likely, trampled;
you need to move in the same direction as the main flow, gradually moving diagonally from the center to the edge of the movement;
BUT don't be at the very edge of the crowd, otherwise you may be crushed against the walls;
do not lower your arms and do not raise them above your head. They should be bent at the elbows and pressed to the chest
“Separate” at the first opportunity from the main stream to nearby streets, alleys, cafes and shops.

Fact . IN During the festivities on the occasion of the coronation of Nicholas II, 1,389 people died as a result of a stampede. The pandemonium was provoked by a rumor spread through the crowd about free gifts that the bartenders distributed only among “their own.” Fearing that there wouldn't be enough for everyone, the crowd rushed to the trays with free gifts.

4. If you fall

Staying on your feet is the most basic task. Even if you drop something important, even a passport, do not try to pick it up - you will be knocked over and trampled. However, if you still find yourself on the ground, do not despair. Try to get up as soon as possible, and you need to get up in the direction of the crowd, without hesitation to grab onto people. Do not use your arms for support, they will crush you or break them. If you can't get up, curl into the fetal position: knees to chest, forearms protect head, back of head covered with palms. Having seized the moment, try to rise again by jerking your body while leaning on your knee.

5. Danger is all around

Beware of everything that doesn't move- trees, poles, fences. When in a crowd, various metal grilles are especially dangerous. Stay as far away from store windows, walls and ledges as possible.

6. If you are not alone

If you are with a child, then the safest place for him is on your shoulders. If your companion is a woman, then it’s better to lead her in front of you. This way you can prevent sharp thrusts into her back. In addition, she will always remain in your field of vision and in case of a fall, you will be able to help faster.

By following these rules of behavior in a crowd, you have be able to survive the crush with minimal damage to your health. And remember, it is much easier to avoid the crowd than to get out of it. Take care of yourself.

She is fearless. She is ruthless. She has no control over herself. – a person or a soulless evil creature? Living in a crowded city, it is very easy to find yourself trapped. It is enough to come to a concert, to a holiday, to a football game, to a rally - a crowd of people can find us in the most unexpected places. How to behave in a crowd so that the holiday does not turn into a tragedy? How to avoid influence?

"Crowd Effect"

In August 2011, the whole world was shocked by reports of events in London. The aggressive crowd staged a . The reason for this was the murder of a 29-year-old drug dealer by law enforcement officials. Charged with a sense of revenge and anger, the crowd took to the streets and practically blocked the Tottenham area for several days.

While watching video footage of what was happening, law enforcement officers noticed a familiar face. In the world famous epic about Harry Potter there is a character named Vincent Crabbe, this negative hero was played by the young British actor Jamie Violet. Probably, the actor decided to test the negative qualities of his hero in real life. For destroying a store and robbing him, he was arrested for two years. In his hand was a Molotov cocktail. But Vilet himself claims that his acquaintances gave him the container with the mixture, but he simply could not refuse. And many of the defeats in London were explained by the crowd effect.

We are used to calling a large number of people in one place or moving in one direction. But it is not so. We are not accustomed to consider a marching army unit as a crowd, nor spectators in a large theater hall. To turn a socially organized gathering of people into a crowd, it is enough for some action to occur - a heavy downpour, an explosion, fireworks, or a famous artist suddenly appearing on the street with a concert performance.

Each of us has experienced the crowd effect. For example, to stand and applaud to greet your favorite artist on stage. It turns out that only a few people per hundred are enough to raise thousands of halls to their feet.

But where did this person come from? From the wild, of course. In order to survive, a wild animal does not need to have sharp teeth and huge horns. Just being in a team is enough. Animals have a so-called “herd instinct”; it exists on the basis of an innate defensive reflex. This is an absolutely amazing effect when dozens of living organisms form one single whole, everyone begins to think, feel, and empathize in the same way. The interests of any individual do not matter to the group.

Every day we perform thousands of different actions and movements that are familiar to us. But we don’t even suspect that while brushing our teeth we are still not alone with ourselves. We are surrounded by people brushing their teeth and rushing to work. And every second it seems to us that we are completely in control of our actions and are ready to say how we will behave at one time or another. Let's say a person with three higher educations suddenly finds himself in an aggressive crowd. If the next day you show him a video of his actions, he will definitely scratch his head and be indignant that he could not have done such a thing... When something unexpected happens in the pandemonium, we react and act only instinctively. In psychology, this phenomenon is called the “crowd effect.” When a person finds himself in a crowd, his social regulators weaken, and from the point of view of Sigmund Freud, the source of our activity is the unconscious.

Sometimes experts compare a crowd of pedestrians to penguins. Until the moment when all the birds dive one after another into the sea, they patiently wait for the bravest one to take the first step into the water.

Crowd Properties

Scientists have identified two main factors, which determine the properties of the crowd:

Anonymity.

The personality in the crowd dissipates. There are no names or social statuses in it. There is only “a man in a red jacket”, “a woman in a blue dress”, etc. On the one hand, the individual member of the crowd develops a feeling of strength and power. On the other hand, anonymity leads to the fact that an individual person develops a feeling of irresponsibility. Everyone believes that the crowd will be responsible for all actions, and not he personally.

Infection.

Sending the inner state of some people to others. Infection occurs literally instantly, due to the fact that each member of the crowd imitates the majority.

The organizers of absolutely all revolutions that occurred in the 21st century know all this very well.

Rules of conduct in a crowd

Anyone can find themselves in an aggressive crowd of fans, or in the path of hooligans. But is it really possible to survive in a situation of mass unrest? If you act correctly, yes. Perhaps the best advice would be to avoid the crowds. At least if possible. But if a large crowd of people has already taken you by surprise, don’t panic. There is a way out of any situation if you use common sense.

Tip #1 - If a large crowd of people is approaching you quickly...

...don't run at them, but don't run away from them either. If they catch up with you, they will work like an asphalt paving machine. Head towards the crowd, but not directly, but diagonally, into the corner of the crowd. This way, at the moment of collision, only a few people will hit you, and not the whole hundred.

Tip #2 - Don’t be aggressive towards others...

...after all, they can become not only dangerous for you, but also a so-called “airbag”. First, try to calmly and leisurely leave the crowd.

How to leave the crowd?

If possible, remove from yourself sharp and compressive objects: scarves, earrings, rings, belts, bracelets, ties, etc. Bend your elbows and press them to your sides. Clench your fingers into fists. Group into a single lump, do not relax your body and try to get out of the crowd. Be sure to cover your head, because if you get hit, you may lose your balance and fall, which should not happen.

...get down on one knee, put your hands on the floor, push sharply and try to stand up.

...you can't relax your body. Lie on your back, bend your knees and force yourself to roll onto your side. With the hand that is below, cover your neck and head from behind. Use your top hand to protect yourself from blows. Don't stop moving for a second. Move your legs, move them along the ground. You may not be able to save your nose from a fracture, but you will remain alive. This is the main thing.

Do not lift your feet off the ground under any circumstances. If you think that you can fight off an aggressive crowd, you are mistaken.

...cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or any piece of cloth, do not rub your skin or eyes.

...there are only two options - run away or arm yourself. On the street around you there are many objects that can be a lifesaver. For example, a stone or a glass bottle. This kind of psychological effect can give you a few extra seconds to escape.

Tip #8 - If crowds find you in a building...

...don't use the elevator, take the stairs. Do not go close to the windows, you may simply be pushed out of it.

As you can see, you can escape from any situation. It is necessary to know the rules, but it is better not to let them come in handy. If you see a crowd of people, change your route. Even if you are big and strong.

Many of you probably like to attend noisy public events. These include holiday concerts, football matches, and fairs. As a rule, there are a lot of people present at such events. — a set of measures to help maintain safety in crowded places. The Country of Soviets will give several recommendations that will help you avoid troubles and accidents in the crowd.

When people attend a concert or any other holiday event, they tend to act calm and peaceful, looking forward to having a good time. At the same time, without rushing, they politely let each other through at the entrance. And as soon as this event ends, everyone immediately leaves their seats and quickly moves towards the exit. As a rule, this results in a large influx of people and a traffic jam forms. It also happens that the movement of people changes from orderly to spontaneous.

There have been cases in history when spontaneous crowded stampedes killed a large number of people. A striking example of such tragedies is the coronation of Nicholas II, when a crowd of thousands moved to the place where refreshments were distributed on Khodynskoye Field. Then, in the stampede, several thousand people suffered and died. In the people's memory, Stalin's funeral was also imprinted by the monstrous stampede on Trubnaya Square - not only people died in the stampede, but also the horses on which the police were sitting.

To protect yourself and your loved ones from unpleasant surprises and injuries, you need to learn a few simple but important rules of behavior in a crowd.

If a crowd forms at the normal end of an event, it is usually peaceful. In this case it's better to just wait it out, when its density is discharged, the flow of people will subside, and it is already safe to leave the half-empty territory. If you are in a hurry, it is better to go to the exit in advance and leave first immediately after the end of the holiday show.
If you suddenly find yourself in a tightly compressed crowd - don't resist the movement, try to move away from the center, but don’t walk completely along the edge, while trying to avoid protruding objects, pillars, columns, glass display cases, and standing strollers or cabinets. And don’t grab them under any circumstances.
Following the rules of behavior in a crowd, Do not take take with you to crowded events a large amount of money and valuables.
Shoes should be comfortable, tight-fitting, and women should wear flat shoes.
If you dropped something, then don't bend over to pick it up. People following you may trip over you and fall on top of you.
On you there should be no sharp objects(brooches, protruding hairpins), you should also not wear a tie or neck scarf.
Preferably do not take children into crowds of people, and if you find yourself with a child, then take him in your arms or around his neck. Explain to your child in advance, depending on his age, what to do if he gets lost. A small child should know his last name and first name, his parents’ names and address, and as soon as his parents are discovered missing, he should loudly call for help. Discuss with an older child a place where you will meet if you lose sight of each other. The child must learn the rules of behavior in a crowd by heart.
We also advise you know by heart one or two mobile phone numbers of your loved ones in case you lost your phone in a crowd, and suddenly you have the opportunity to call and inform your family about your whereabouts or arrange a meeting in a certain place.

People come to holiday events with a certain mood, wanting to enjoy what they see and hear, or just to communicate. No one even suspects that sometimes enchanting celebrations can be remembered not only for their bright colors, but also for an accident or unexpected tragedy. Therefore, the Land of Soviets advises you remember these simple rules of behavior in a crowd and wishes to never get into unpleasant situations.