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Doctor Tried to Bribe School for Son's Failed Exam in KrasnoyarskDoctor Tried to Bribe School for Son's Failed Exam in Krasnoyarsk
Doctor Tried to Bribe School for Son's Failed Exam in KrasnoyarskA therapist from a regional clinical hospital in Krasnoyarsk was given a two-year suspended sentence for attempting to bribe a gymnasium director to 'correct' his son's failing grade on the social studies OGE.
Man found guilty of raping and murdering woman in Kuzbass cemetery 20 years agoMan found guilty of raping and murdering woman in Kuzbass cemetery 20 years ago
Man found guilty of raping and murdering woman in Kuzbass cemetery 20 years agoA local court has convicted a man for a 2006 crime where he raped and killed a woman in a Belovo cemetery. The perpetrator, who had prior convictions, never admitted guilt.
Chita Taxi Driver Helps Detain Fraud CourierChita Taxi Driver Helps Detain Fraud Courier
Chita Taxi Driver Helps Detain Fraud CourierThe man flew from St. Petersburg to go to Nerchinsk for the money
Not a shred of mercy in Yekaterinburg store beating and body delivery to policeNot a shred of mercy in Yekaterinburg store beating and body delivery to police
Not a shred of mercy in Yekaterinburg store beating and body delivery to policeNew body camera footage reveals who tried to help and who acted like villains during a fatal store beating in Yekaterinburg. The video captures the final moments when a call for an ambulance was ignored.
Court finalizes case of girl starved and tortured by coupleCourt finalizes case of girl starved and tortured by couple
Court finalizes case of girl starved and tortured by coupleA married couple in Novosibirsk was convicted for torturing and murdering a 9-year-old girl, with evidence from videos and a diary.
P. Diddy reportedly admitted to killing Tupac ShakurP. Diddy reportedly admitted to killing Tupac Shakur
P. Diddy reportedly admitted to killing Tupac ShakurAt least that's what a victim of Diddy has claimed, according to a report by the New York Post citing the man who says Diddy hinted at his involvement in the 1996 murder.
Godmother Details How Mother Drowned Son in BathtubGodmother Details How Mother Drowned Son in Bathtub
Godmother Details How Mother Drowned Son in Bathtub46-year-old Alexandra Shalina killed her son while his father was in a pre-trial detention center on a rape case.
Violent attack in Ilovlya: two assailants on videoViolent attack in Ilovlya: two assailants on video
Violent attack in Ilovlya: two assailants on videoPolice acknowledge only one suspect, although the recording shows four people. The victims link the attackers to another high-profile case.
One held, the other beat': Shocking video emerges of attack near VolgogradOne held, the other beat': Shocking video emerges of attack near Volgograd
One held, the other beat': Shocking video emerges of attack near VolgogradTwo men, calling each other "father" and "son" on the video, brutally beat two pleading passers-by in Ilovlya. Two of the four attackers seen in the footage are absent from the official police report.
Gas leak in Vidnoye claims three livesGas leak in Vidnoye claims three lives
Gas leak in Vidnoye claims three livesThree people died in a gas leak in Vidnoye, Moscow Region, including an 82-year-old pensioner. His wife was hospitalized in critical condition.
Samara's Quiet Maniac: Hunted, Tried, Found InsaneSamara's Quiet Maniac: Hunted, Tried, Found Insane
Samara's Quiet Maniac: Hunted, Tried, Found InsaneIn Samara, a serial killer known for his quiet demeanor and empty stare was hunted down, tried, and ultimately declared legally insane for the murders of six men.
Former Deputy Director of Gorzelenkhozstroy Faces Trial for BriberyFormer Deputy Director of Gorzelenkhozstroy Faces Trial for Bribery
Former Deputy Director of Gorzelenkhozstroy Faces Trial for BriberyA former deputy director of Gorzelenkhozstroy is accused of accepting bribes exceeding 1.4 million rubles (approximately $15,000 at current rates). The criminal case has been forwarded to court.
Ex-deputy director of Gorzelenkhozstroi in Yaroslavl to stand trial for briberyEx-deputy director of Gorzelenkhozstroi in Yaroslavl to stand trial for bribery
Ex-deputy director of Gorzelenkhozstroi in Yaroslavl to stand trial for briberyA 65-year-old former deputy director of the municipal enterprise Gorzelenkhozstroi in Yaroslavl is accused of accepting bribes in large and significant amounts, with the case sent to court.
Mother Drowned Son After Voices, Planned Daughter's DeathMother Drowned Son After Voices, Planned Daughter's Death
Mother Drowned Son After Voices, Planned Daughter's DeathA mother who drowned her five-year-old son in a bath wanted to kill her older daughter as well, according to the boy's godmother.
Robbery at Volgograd Kiosk Caught on VideoRobbery at Volgograd Kiosk Caught on Video
Robbery at Volgograd Kiosk Caught on VideoTwo men broke a display window and stole goods from a kiosk in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district overnight. The kiosk owner chose not to report the incident to the police.
Daring tobacco kiosk robbery captured on video in VolgogradDaring tobacco kiosk robbery captured on video in Volgograd
Daring tobacco kiosk robbery captured on video in VolgogradA tobacco shop in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district was robbed by armed men, with the entire incident filmed by witnesses.
Bogoroditsk man kills wife with moonshine and fireBogoroditsk man kills wife with moonshine and fire
Bogoroditsk man kills wife with moonshine and fireA man from Bogoroditsk has been remanded in custody until April 18, 2026, accused of brutally killing his wife.
Court sentences man to 7 months for coffee theftCourt sentences man to 7 months for coffee theft
Court sentences man to 7 months for coffee theftThe thief had prior convictions, which influenced the seven-month prison sentence for stealing coffee from a supermarket.
Court detains Zaur Shipilov as alleged thief in lawCourt detains Zaur Shipilov as alleged thief in law
Court detains Zaur Shipilov as alleged thief in lawZaur Shipilov, accused of being a 'thief in law,' will stay in custody at least until March 15 after an Orenburg court upheld his detention.
Visitor Robbed Another After Fight in SochiVisitor Robbed Another After Fight in Sochi
Visitor Robbed Another After Fight in SochiPolice in Sochi have detained a man suspected of robbing a tourist he had just met. The altercation, which started as a personal argument, escalated into an assault and theft on a city street.
Investigation into CityStroy Fake Developers Case ConcludedInvestigation into CityStroy Fake Developers Case Concluded
Investigation into CityStroy Fake Developers Case ConcludedPolice have charged three suspects, one of whom is hiding abroad. The fraud caused an estimated damage of 1.1 billion rubles (about $12.2 million at current rates).
Car stolen from Arkhangelsk gas station in 7 seconds on videoCar stolen from Arkhangelsk gas station in 7 seconds on video
Car stolen from Arkhangelsk gas station in 7 seconds on videoA car was stolen from a gas station in Arkhangelsk, with the crime recorded by surveillance cameras. It took the thief just 7 seconds to start the car and drive away.
Police Complete Probe Into Fake Builders' Scam Affecting HundredsPolice Complete Probe Into Fake Builders' Scam Affecting Hundreds
Police Complete Probe Into Fake Builders' Scam Affecting HundredsPolice have concluded an investigation into a construction fraud that deceived hundreds of families in the Rostov region, with the company owner still at large.
Bastrykin Orders Investigation into Bullying of 14-Year-Old Ulyanovsk GirlBastrykin Orders Investigation into Bullying of 14-Year-Old Ulyanovsk Girl
Bastrykin Orders Investigation into Bullying of 14-Year-Old Ulyanovsk GirlThe head of Russia's Investigative Committee has instructed regional colleagues to report on the probe into a minor who fell from a multi-story building and was hospitalized with injuries. Preliminary information suggests the girl was bullied by peers.
22-year fugitive from Ryazan tried for 2003 murder22-year fugitive from Ryazan tried for 2003 murder
22-year fugitive from Ryazan tried for 2003 murderA man from Ryazan has been charged with murdering his wife in 2003 after being on the run for over 22 years. He was recently detained in Moscow.