Latest Crime News from Russia

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.
How 'Satan' from Gryazi murdered with impunity for over a decadeHow 'Satan' from Gryazi murdered with impunity for over a decade
How 'Satan' from Gryazi murdered with impunity for over a decadeFor more than 10 years, Viktor Sotnikov, nicknamed 'Satan', terrorized the town of Gryazi in Russia's Lipetsk Oblast, killing eight people before his capture. This is the story of the crimes that went unsolved for so long.
Chronicle of a School Massacre in Moscow Region That Killed a Fourth-GraderChronicle of a School Massacre in Moscow Region That Killed a Fourth-Grader
Chronicle of a School Massacre in Moscow Region That Killed a Fourth-GraderA 15-year-old student attacked a school in the Moscow region on Tuesday, killing an 11-year-old fourth-grader and injuring others before being detained by police.
Mother identifies son's body after school stabbingMother identifies son's body after school stabbing
Mother identifies son's body after school stabbingA mother arrived at a school near Moscow to identify the body of her 10-year-old son, killed in a stabbing attack that left one dead and four wounded.
They Wanted to Scam for Half a Million! Voronezh Resident Outsmarts Scammers with One QuestionThey Wanted to Scam for Half a Million! Voronezh Resident Outsmarts Scammers with One Question
They Wanted to Scam for Half a Million! Voronezh Resident Outsmarts Scammers with One QuestionScammers called him pretending to be his 'daughter' who had supposedly been in a car accident. How can you prevent criminals from getting your personal data?
Voronezh Dentist Loses 1.5 Million Rubles in Scam, Sells CarVoronezh Dentist Loses 1.5 Million Rubles in Scam, Sells Car
Voronezh Dentist Loses 1.5 Million Rubles in Scam, Sells CarA 40-year-old dentist from Voronezh was scammed out of 1.5 million rubles (about $16,700 at current rates) after investing in a fake exchange; when she tried to withdraw her money, her account was blocked and she was demanded to make new investments.
Achinsk man sentenced for murdering ex-wife and loverAchinsk man sentenced for murdering ex-wife and lover
Achinsk man sentenced for murdering ex-wife and loverMother of the killed woman fears for her granddaughter.
Voronezh PE Teacher Accused of Seducing Students After Years of SilenceVoronezh PE Teacher Accused of Seducing Students After Years of Silence
Voronezh PE Teacher Accused of Seducing Students After Years of SilenceBoys admit to witnessing inappropriate conduct by the teacher towards their classmates, while educators claimed to know nothing.
Student Vanished in 2002, Parents Got Cryptic Note Decade LaterStudent Vanished in 2002, Parents Got Cryptic Note Decade Later
Student Vanished in 2002, Parents Got Cryptic Note Decade LaterA man was convicted for murdering a Perm student who disappeared in 2002, but he denies the crime, leaving her parents with a mysterious note and unanswered questions.
Vigilante Group Exposes Alleged Pedophile in YekaterinburgVigilante Group Exposes Alleged Pedophile in Yekaterinburg
Vigilante Group Exposes Alleged Pedophile in YekaterinburgA group of activists in Yekaterinburg filmed a confrontation with a man they accused of seeking sexual contact with a minor after luring him to an abandoned building using a fake online profile.
A Ufa Couple's Murder: The Search for a Missing Pair and Their Killers' FatesA Ufa Couple's Murder: The Search for a Missing Pair and Their Killers' Fates
A Ufa Couple's Murder: The Search for a Missing Pair and Their Killers' FatesThe 2008 disappearance of Karim and Elena, a young couple from prominent Ufa families, ended in tragedy. Their killers, two men deep in gambling debt, were sentenced to lengthy prison terms, with one dying behind bars.