Latest Crime News from Russia

Russian surgeon dies in Thailand, may have witnessed rapeRussian surgeon dies in Thailand, may have witnessed rape
Russian surgeon dies in Thailand, may have witnessed rapeA surgeon from Russia's Krasnoyarsk region has died in Thailand under suspicious circumstances, and his family is raising funds to repatriate his body.
Italian blogger Yulia Burtseva buried in Samara after Moscow surgeryItalian blogger Yulia Burtseva buried in Samara after Moscow surgery
Italian blogger Yulia Burtseva buried in Samara after Moscow surgeryYulia Burtseva, a blogger living in Italy, was buried in her hometown of Samara after dying from complications during a buttock augmentation surgery in Moscow. Her husband Giuseppe Noserino flew from Naples to attend the private ceremony.
Mother defends son accused of gang rape of sleeping schoolgirlMother defends son accused of gang rape of sleeping schoolgirl
Mother defends son accused of gang rape of sleeping schoolgirlThe mother of an accused man visited the scene of the alleged crime and was horrified by the squalid conditions.
Chelyabinsk Residents Describe Punishments in Closed RehabsChelyabinsk Residents Describe Punishments in Closed Rehabs
Chelyabinsk Residents Describe Punishments in Closed RehabsFormer residents of rehabilitation centers near Chelyabinsk share their experiences, ranging from positive recovery stories to allegations of abuse and unsanitary conditions.
Former Military Town Near Moscow Grapples with Teen's Ethnic MurderFormer Military Town Near Moscow Grapples with Teen's Ethnic Murder
Former Military Town Near Moscow Grapples with Teen's Ethnic MurderMSK1.RU reports from a former military town near Moscow, now home to migrants, where a 14-year-old killed a 9-year-old over ethnicity.
Mother jailed for leaving 3-year-old without food for 4 daysMother jailed for leaving 3-year-old without food for 4 days
Mother jailed for leaving 3-year-old without food for 4 daysThe girl has been placed with a new family, while her mother is now serving a prison sentence for attempted murder.
Former Primorye deputy arrested in Thailand after smuggling convictionFormer Primorye deputy arrested in Thailand after smuggling conviction
Former Primorye deputy arrested in Thailand after smuggling convictionDmitry Nazarets, a former legislator from Russia's Primorsky Krai convicted of timber smuggling, has been arrested in Thailand after evading authorities for over three years.
Dead Cats on Sofas: Latest on Rostov Animal Shelter TragedyDead Cats on Sofas: Latest on Rostov Animal Shelter Tragedy
Dead Cats on Sofas: Latest on Rostov Animal Shelter TragedyVolunteers found hundreds of decaying animal corpses at the 'Forgotten Hearts' shelter near Rostov. The founder, Tatiana Makarova, allegedly lived and ate among the dead bodies while animals starved.
Schoolgirl Forced to Live with Abusive Father After ThreatsSchoolgirl Forced to Live with Abusive Father After Threats
Schoolgirl Forced to Live with Abusive Father After ThreatsA 15-year-old from Yekaterinburg's Uralmash district was handed over to her previously convicted biological father by child services, who then took her to Krasnodar Krai and repeatedly raped her.
Moscow Explosion Suspect Was Factory Worker and Anime FanMoscow Explosion Suspect Was Factory Worker and Anime Fan
Moscow Explosion Suspect Was Factory Worker and Anime FanHis relatives claim he was ill and planned to go to the hospital.
Schoolgirls accused of murder to remain in custody until MarchSchoolgirls accused of murder to remain in custody until March
Schoolgirls accused of murder to remain in custody until MarchOne of the accused is the daughter and sister of the victims, according to the Republic of Sakha's Investigative Committee. Their detention has been extended.
This Pain Is With Me Forever: Ufa Father on Son's MurderThis Pain Is With Me Forever: Ufa Father on Son's Murder
This Pain Is With Me Forever: Ufa Father on Son's MurderA Ufa businessman whose son was kidnapped and murdered in 2008 shares the story of the investigation and his lasting grief. He felt no relief even after the death of one of the perpetrators.
Tyumen Man Accidentally Shoots Girlfriend with ShotgunTyumen Man Accidentally Shoots Girlfriend with Shotgun
Tyumen Man Accidentally Shoots Girlfriend with ShotgunA court in Zavodoukovsk has sentenced a man for killing his girlfriend by shooting her in the head with an unregistered shotgun during a drunken argument.
Sobchak Calls Interview with Skopinsky Maniac Her Best WorkSobchak Calls Interview with Skopinsky Maniac Her Best Work
Sobchak Calls Interview with Skopinsky Maniac Her Best WorkShe explained why she considers it her top piece, citing the banality of evil and the proximity of such individuals to ordinary life.
Surviving victim details escape from Bogorodsk maniacSurviving victim details escape from Bogorodsk maniac
Surviving victim details escape from Bogorodsk maniacAnna Terentyeva, the only surviving victim of the Bogorodsk serial killer, escaped after enduring severe beatings that left her unable to walk.
Forgotten Hearts Shelter: From Rescue to Death TrapForgotten Hearts Shelter: From Rescue to Death Trap
Forgotten Hearts Shelter: From Rescue to Death TrapThe head of a private animal shelter in Russia's Rostov Oblast is accused of causing the deaths of dozens of cats and dogs, with volunteers discovering a horrifying scene of corpses and neglect over the weekend.
Model Angelika Tartanova Emerges from Coma After Losing Half Her SkullModel Angelika Tartanova Emerges from Coma After Losing Half Her Skull
Model Angelika Tartanova Emerges from Coma After Losing Half Her SkullHer sister revealed that she was planning to flee her abusive boyfriend.
Top student stabs father, banker kills boss, mother dismembers son in 2025 murdersTop student stabs father, banker kills boss, mother dismembers son in 2025 murders
Top student stabs father, banker kills boss, mother dismembers son in 2025 murdersThis article recalls the most high-profile crimes, including a bombing, a hate-motivated stabbing, and domestic killings, that occurred in Moscow and the surrounding region in 2025.
Schoolboy alleges bullying and death threats in hospitalSchoolboy alleges bullying and death threats in hospital
Schoolboy alleges bullying and death threats in hospitalA 13-year-old boy from Chesma claims he was bullied, beaten, and threatened by older patients in a Magnitogorsk children's hospital over several days.
Yekaterinburg School Guard Accused of Harassing 9-Year-Old GirlsYekaterinburg School Guard Accused of Harassing 9-Year-Old Girls
Yekaterinburg School Guard Accused of Harassing 9-Year-Old GirlsIn Yekaterinburg, parents discovered that a 68-year-old school security guard used candy to lure nine-year-old girls under a staircase and allegedly touched them inappropriately.
Daughter recounts family violence after father kills and dismembers motherDaughter recounts family violence after father kills and dismembers mother
Daughter recounts family violence after father kills and dismembers motherA daughter says her parents' home life was not the quiet existence neighbors described before her father, a former sailor, shot and dismembered her mother.
Russia's top counterfeiter's Lenin forgery shocked Goznak expertsRussia's top counterfeiter's Lenin forgery shocked Goznak experts
Russia's top counterfeiter's Lenin forgery shocked Goznak expertsA correspondent visited the Russian MVD museum and the site of the underground workshop of Viktor Baranov, the Stavropol man considered Russia's most infamous counterfeiter, whose fake banknotes were of such quality they astounded state experts.
'Grandpa Will Be Punished': Mothers on Guard's Assault of Schoolgirls'Grandpa Will Be Punished': Mothers on Guard's Assault of Schoolgirls
'Grandpa Will Be Punished': Mothers on Guard's Assault of SchoolgirlsA school security guard in Yekaterinburg fed girls candy to lure them under a staircase where he touched them in intimate places, according to their mothers.
How to Help Yourself and Loved Ones After a ScamHow to Help Yourself and Loved Ones After a Scam
How to Help Yourself and Loved Ones After a ScamPsychologists and psychiatrists provide guidance on managing the emotional impact of financial fraud and supporting affected individuals.
How Ufa detectives caught a serial killer known as The BeastHow Ufa detectives caught a serial killer known as The Beast
How Ufa detectives caught a serial killer known as The BeastThe story of Sergei Martynov, a serial murderer whose crimes spanned multiple Russian regions before his capture in 2010.