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Ural Resident Beaten in Entrance Attack
Ural Resident Beaten in Entrance AttackPolice detained an assailant following a brutal beating of a stranger on Uralmash. The victim suffered head injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Attack on stranger in Uralmash district captured on videoAttack on stranger in Uralmash district captured on video
Attack on stranger in Uralmash district captured on videoA man has been detained for attacking a stranger without reason in Yekaterinburg's Uralmash district. The assault was recorded on video.
Memory Loss After Attack: Student Beating Case in Novosibirsk Goes to CourtMemory Loss After Attack: Student Beating Case in Novosibirsk Goes to Court
Memory Loss After Attack: Student Beating Case in Novosibirsk Goes to CourtThe victim fears that his assailants will be punished much more leniently than they deserve.
Ex-Boyfriend Strangles Girl in Lyublino, Turns Himself InEx-Boyfriend Strangles Girl in Lyublino, Turns Himself In
Ex-Boyfriend Strangles Girl in Lyublino, Turns Himself InA young man surrendered to police a day after the crime and confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend in Moscow's Lyublino district.
Pervert Who Filmed Child Porn in Soviet Apartment: His FatePervert Who Filmed Child Porn in Soviet Apartment: His Fate
Pervert Who Filmed Child Porn in Soviet Apartment: His FateWhat became of Vladimir Timofeev, the central figure in a 1990s child pornography ring that operated from a Khrushchev-era apartment in provincial Russia?
Sochi Man Faces Up to 7 Years for Cigarette TheftSochi Man Faces Up to 7 Years for Cigarette Theft
Sochi Man Faces Up to 7 Years for Cigarette TheftA store clerk resisted the theft, leading to the suspect's arrest and a criminal case for attempted robbery.
Ufa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal ColonyUfa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal Colony
Ufa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal ColonyA Ufa resident has been sentenced to two years in a penal colony after attempting to pet service dogs, which led to a fight with three police officers and a major incident with the city's law enforcement.
Court seizes vehicles and cottage from former Chelyabinsk traffic police chiefCourt seizes vehicles and cottage from former Chelyabinsk traffic police chief
Court seizes vehicles and cottage from former Chelyabinsk traffic police chiefA court has ordered the seizure of property worth over 16 million rubles (about $160,000 at current rates) from a former traffic police chief who could not prove it was acquired legally.
Cars and Cottage Seized from Ex-Chelyabinsk Traffic ChiefCars and Cottage Seized from Ex-Chelyabinsk Traffic Chief
Cars and Cottage Seized from Ex-Chelyabinsk Traffic ChiefThe former head of Chelyabinsk's traffic police has had vehicles and a cottage confiscated after a court ruled he could not explain 16 million rubles in income. The property seizure stems from a bribery case where he allegedly accepted cars and equipment.
Yekaterinburg pensioner loses millions in phone scamYekaterinburg pensioner loses millions in phone scam
Yekaterinburg pensioner loses millions in phone scamA 65-year-old woman from Yekaterinburg lost all her savings after a fraudster posing as a Russian Post employee called her and convinced her to hand over her money to a courier.
Girl found dead in southeast Moscow apartment, acquaintance suspectedGirl found dead in southeast Moscow apartment, acquaintance suspected
Girl found dead in southeast Moscow apartment, acquaintance suspectedThe body of an 18-year-old girl was found in an apartment in southeast Moscow, with investigators saying she was likely killed by an acquaintance.
Scammer 'Double Agent' Swindles Businessman and Horse Seller in OrskScammer 'Double Agent' Swindles Businessman and Horse Seller in Orsk
Scammer 'Double Agent' Swindles Businessman and Horse Seller in OrskA 38-year-old entrepreneur from Bashkortostan and a horse breeder from Orsk were tricked by a fraudster posing as a 'double agent,' losing 5.7 million rubles (about $57,000 at current rates).
Alcohol sold without license in cafe on Ryazan outskirtsAlcohol sold without license in cafe on Ryazan outskirts
Alcohol sold without license in cafe on Ryazan outskirtsPolice uncovered illegal alcohol sales in a cafe on the outskirts of Ryazan. The owner now faces corrective labor, having failed to pay an earlier fine.
Ex-deputy construction supervisor denied 32M ruble fine installmentsEx-deputy construction supervisor denied 32M ruble fine installments
Ex-deputy construction supervisor denied 32M ruble fine installmentsOlga Pshenichnikova has once again taken her case to the regional court, appealing a decision that denied her request to pay a multi-million ruble fine in installments.
Novosibirsk Court Hears Two Cases Against Former Tax InspectorNovosibirsk Court Hears Two Cases Against Former Tax Inspector
Novosibirsk Court Hears Two Cases Against Former Tax InspectorYulia Fokina was arrested in January 2025 for allegedly accepting a 1 million ruble bribe.
Golden Reserve CEO Jailed for 700M Ruble FraudGolden Reserve CEO Jailed for 700M Ruble Fraud
Golden Reserve CEO Jailed for 700M Ruble FraudZhanna Globenko, the CEO of Golden Reserve, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for fraud involving nearly 700 million rubles. Her pre-trial cooperation agreement did not spare her from incarceration.
Novosibirsk Lawyer Tried for TV Show Comments, Colleagues Call Case 'Alarming Precedent'Novosibirsk Lawyer Tried for TV Show Comments, Colleagues Call Case 'Alarming Precedent'
Novosibirsk Lawyer Tried for TV Show Comments, Colleagues Call Case 'Alarming Precedent'A court in Novosibirsk is nearing a verdict in the case against lawyer Vladimir Buzyurgin, accused of disclosing investigation secrets on a TV talk show. Investigators claim he revealed details from a preliminary investigation that had already concluded.
Prosecutor Seeks 18 Years for Stepfather in Child Abuse TrialProsecutor Seeks 18 Years for Stepfather in Child Abuse Trial
Prosecutor Seeks 18 Years for Stepfather in Child Abuse TrialA 12-year-old boy revealed during a psychologist appointment that his stepfather had sexually abused him and forced him and his sister to watch pornographic videos.
Stepfather in Yekaterinburg faces 18 years for sexually abusing childStepfather in Yekaterinburg faces 18 years for sexually abusing child
Stepfather in Yekaterinburg faces 18 years for sexually abusing childA man, a former special military operation participant, is accused of sexual crimes against his 12-year-old stepson. The case came to light after the boy visited a psychologist.
Transcaucasian Nationals Detained in Chita for Counterfeit CigarettesTranscaucasian Nationals Detained in Chita for Counterfeit Cigarettes
Transcaucasian Nationals Detained in Chita for Counterfeit CigarettesFSB and police officers have detained two individuals from Transcaucasia in Chita for allegedly purchasing a large batch of counterfeit cigarettes for resale in the Transbaikal region.
Killer of Dema crime boss charged with extortionKiller of Dema crime boss charged with extortion
Killer of Dema crime boss charged with extortionIvan Kirillov, convicted for extortion, is known for murdering Ufa's Dema district crime boss Mukatdar Adigamov in 2008. He is now appealing his latest sentence in court.
Court sentences Tyumen resident for blackmailing schoolgirlCourt sentences Tyumen resident for blackmailing schoolgirl
Court sentences Tyumen resident for blackmailing schoolgirlIn Tyumen, a case of blackmailing a minor has concluded. The defendant was found guilty of extortion and coercion into sexual acts.
Tyumen man sentenced for blackmailing schoolgirl with intimate photosTyumen man sentenced for blackmailing schoolgirl with intimate photos
Tyumen man sentenced for blackmailing schoolgirl with intimate photosA court in Tyumen has convicted a man who blackmailed a minor with intimate photos and videos, extorting money and forcing her into sex.
Two third-graders placed in detention center for assaultTwo third-graders placed in detention center for assault
Two third-graders placed in detention center for assaultOut of three third-graders accused of assaulting a classmate, only two were placed in a temporary detention center. The court did not review the materials for the third child.