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Juvenile inspector charged in Kansk child murder caseJuvenile inspector charged in Kansk child murder case
Juvenile inspector charged in Kansk child murder caseA senior juvenile inspector in Kansk is accused of negligence for failing to intervene before three children were murdered by their mother, who was under psychiatric care.
Why Tatyana Strakhova's murder still haunts the internetWhy Tatyana Strakhova's murder still haunts the internet
Why Tatyana Strakhova's murder still haunts the internetEight years ago, the brutal murder of a Moscow student and her killer's online confession split the Russian internet. We revisit one of the most high-profile crimes of the mid-2010s.
Three Men Beat Omsk Taxi Driver and Extort One Million RublesThree Men Beat Omsk Taxi Driver and Extort One Million Rubles
Three Men Beat Omsk Taxi Driver and Extort One Million RublesThree men, including two foreigners, have been detained in Omsk after beating a taxi driver and extorting over a million rubles from him, police said.
ChEMK Employees Accused of Illegal Metal SalesChEMK Employees Accused of Illegal Metal Sales
ChEMK Employees Accused of Illegal Metal SalesThe damage from just one episode exceeded 25 million rubles (about $277,800 at current rates). The criminal scheme operated from October last year to January this year.
Thief Steals 24 Classic Books in BuguruslanThief Steals 24 Classic Books in Buguruslan
Thief Steals 24 Classic Books in BuguruslanA thief in Buguruslan stole two dozen books of classic literature, leaving other valuables untouched, police in the Orenburg Region said.
Nationalized CHEMK staff accused of organizing off-the-books salesNationalized CHEMK staff accused of organizing off-the-books sales
Nationalized CHEMK staff accused of organizing off-the-books salesTwo employees of the nationalized CHEMK ferroalloy plant and two entrepreneurs have been accused of setting up an off-the-books sales scheme for ferroalloys, with damage from one instance exceeding 25 million rubles (approximately $278,000 at current rates), authorities reported.
Five 'Harmless' Actions That Lead to Criminal Cases: Traps for Law-Abiding CitizensFive 'Harmless' Actions That Lead to Criminal Cases: Traps for Law-Abiding Citizens
Five 'Harmless' Actions That Lead to Criminal Cases: Traps for Law-Abiding CitizensA lawyer explains how ordinary activities like courier work or helping with bank cards can lead to investigations for drugs, fraud, or terrorism financing.
9 years and fine for attempted FSB bribe9 years and fine for attempted FSB bribe
9 years and fine for attempted FSB bribeA Central Asian man has been sentenced to nine years in a strict regime colony and fined 6.4 million rubles (about $64,000 at current rates) for attempting to bribe an FSB officer in Yakutia.
Patient stabs wardmate in Tomsk hospital — Investigative CommitteePatient stabs wardmate in Tomsk hospital — Investigative Committee
Patient stabs wardmate in Tomsk hospital — Investigative CommitteeA hospital patient in the Tomsk region is accused of stabbing and killing a fellow patient at Zyryanskaya District Hospital, according to the Investigative Committee.
Ex-official from Tolyatti and her husband ordered to pay state 2.5 million rublesEx-official from Tolyatti and her husband ordered to pay state 2.5 million rubles
Ex-official from Tolyatti and her husband ordered to pay state 2.5 million rublesThe Samara Regional Court has upheld a ruling to recover a large sum from a former municipal employee and her spouse. The couple attempted to challenge the court's initial verdict.
Beauty Queen from Perm Speaks Out About Domestic ViolenceBeauty Queen from Perm Speaks Out About Domestic Violence
Beauty Queen from Perm Speaks Out About Domestic ViolenceAfter being beaten by her husband, she lost hearing in one ear. Ksenia Kin, a mother of two and winner of multiple beauty pageants, shared her story of abuse with 59.RU.
Orenburg Region Ranks Below Caucasus Republics in Safety RatingOrenburg Region Ranks Below Caucasus Republics in Safety Rating
Orenburg Region Ranks Below Caucasus Republics in Safety RatingThe Orenburg region placed 25th in a national safety ranking, positioning it between Omsk Oblast and St. Petersburg.
Ural Bonnie and Clyde Detained for Acid Attack AttemptUral Bonnie and Clyde Detained for Acid Attack Attempt
Ural Bonnie and Clyde Detained for Acid Attack AttemptIn Yekaterinburg, a mother of four was splashed with acid in a parking lot, leading to the arrest of two suspects accused of attempting to murder her on her ex-husband's orders.
Ex-Oymyakonsky head gets suspended sentence for embezzling budgetEx-Oymyakonsky head gets suspended sentence for embezzling budget
Ex-Oymyakonsky head gets suspended sentence for embezzling budgetA former district head in Yakutia has been given a suspended sentence for fraud and embezzlement after issuing large bonuses and fake contracts.
Tobacco Scammer Defrauds Yekaterinburg Residents of MillionsTobacco Scammer Defrauds Yekaterinburg Residents of Millions
Tobacco Scammer Defrauds Yekaterinburg Residents of MillionsFour Yekaterinburg residents, including a stage four cancer patient, accuse a businessman of fraud, but police have refused to open a case as they cannot interview him.
Video shows Transbaikal resident detained for justifying terrorist attacksVideo shows Transbaikal resident detained for justifying terrorist attacks
Video shows Transbaikal resident detained for justifying terrorist attacksHe supported the actions of Ukrainian special services.
Aldan man gets year in colony for extremist callsAldan man gets year in colony for extremist calls
Aldan man gets year in colony for extremist callsA 46-year-old resident of Aldan called for people to unite to kill government officials, police officers, deputies, and judges to organize a revolution, security services say.
Ural Village Shaken by Teen's Arrest for Mother's MurderUral Village Shaken by Teen's Arrest for Mother's Murder
Ural Village Shaken by Teen's Arrest for Mother's MurderThe trial of a 15-year-old boy accused of killing a mother of three has concluded in Nizhny Tagil. Neighbors in the small Ural village share their shock and memories of the victim.
Owner Detained in Novosibirsk Shopping Center CollapseOwner Detained in Novosibirsk Shopping Center Collapse
Owner Detained in Novosibirsk Shopping Center CollapseThe owner of a collapsed shopping center in Novosibirsk has been detained for 48 hours, and a criminal case has been opened over safety violations that led to a death.
Supreme Court overturns verdict in Novosibirsk vice-mayor murderSupreme Court overturns verdict in Novosibirsk vice-mayor murder
Supreme Court overturns verdict in Novosibirsk vice-mayor murderRussia's Supreme Court has returned the murder case of Novosibirsk Vice-Mayor Igor Belyakov to the prosecutor.
Military Investigators Refuse to Comment on Mogocha Ex-Wife Murder CaseMilitary Investigators Refuse to Comment on Mogocha Ex-Wife Murder Case
Military Investigators Refuse to Comment on Mogocha Ex-Wife Murder CaseMilitary investigators have declined to comment on the case of a serviceman who murdered his ex-wife in Mogocha, despite the fact that he escaped punishment for desertion.
Court sentences bomb plotters for attack that killed General KirillovCourt sentences bomb plotters for attack that killed General Kirillov
Court sentences bomb plotters for attack that killed General KirillovA Russian court has sentenced the man who hid a bomb in a scooter to life in prison. Three accomplices received prison terms of 18 to 25 years for their roles in the attack that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
Scammers steal 3 million rubles from Voronezh resident in investment fraudScammers steal 3 million rubles from Voronezh resident in investment fraud
Scammers steal 3 million rubles from Voronezh resident in investment fraudA 67-year-old woman from the Voronezh region lost over 3 million rubles after falling for an investment scam. We explain how the fraudsters operated.
Friend recounts bus stop murder in Moscow RegionFriend recounts bus stop murder in Moscow Region
Friend recounts bus stop murder in Moscow RegionMourners gathered in Elektrostal for the funeral of Ilya, an 18-year-old stabbed in a fight, while the suspect, Imomali Turdiev, was placed in pre-trial detention.
Tyumen Couple Sentenced for Fire Deaths of Four ChildrenTyumen Couple Sentenced for Fire Deaths of Four Children
Tyumen Couple Sentenced for Fire Deaths of Four ChildrenA Tyumen couple has been given suspended sentences after being convicted for the deaths of their four children in a 2020 house fire and for fraud related to social benefits.