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Carbon monoxide kills mother and two children in VolzhskyCarbon monoxide kills mother and two children in Volzhsky
Carbon monoxide kills mother and two children in VolzhskyThe bodies of a woman and her adult children were found in a closed house. Preliminary cause is carbon monoxide poisoning.
Mother and two children found dead in Volgograd satellite cityMother and two children found dead in Volgograd satellite city
Mother and two children found dead in Volgograd satellite cityDoors and windows in the house were locked from the inside. The causes of the tragic deaths are being investigated.
Could Missing Krasnoyarsk Teen Be Scam Victim?Could Missing Krasnoyarsk Teen Be Scam Victim?
Could Missing Krasnoyarsk Teen Be Scam Victim?A 14-year-old boy who went missing in Serebryany Bor may have fallen under the influence of scammers, law enforcement says. A ransom of 30 million rubles (about $333,300 at current rates) has been demanded for his return.
Kidnapped boy appeals to father in video message published by prosecutorsKidnapped boy appeals to father in video message published by prosecutors
Kidnapped boy appeals to father in video message published by prosecutorsA 14-year-old boy kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk has sent a video message to his father, and correspondence with alleged kidnappers has been released.
Orsk man gets prison for robbery after five-day bingeOrsk man gets prison for robbery after five-day binge
Orsk man gets prison for robbery after five-day bingeA court in Orsk has sentenced a 36-year-old local man to three years in a penal colony for robbing a store while threatening the cashier with a knife. The defendant claimed he could not remember the crime because he had been drinking for five days straight.
14-year-old kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk, criminal case opened14-year-old kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk, criminal case opened
14-year-old kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk, criminal case openedA 14-year-old boy has been kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk, and his parents are being extorted for ransom.
14-year-old boy kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk, criminal case opened14-year-old boy kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk, criminal case opened
14-year-old boy kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk, criminal case openedA criminal case has been opened in Krasnoyarsk after the kidnapping of a 14-year-old boy, whose parents have been sent a ransom demand.
Ransom Demanded for Missing 14-Year-Old Boy in KrasnoyarskRansom Demanded for Missing 14-Year-Old Boy in Krasnoyarsk
Ransom Demanded for Missing 14-Year-Old Boy in KrasnoyarskA 14-year-old boy from Krasnoyarsk has gone missing after leaving home with an unknown man, and his parents have received a ransom demand via a video message.
Owner of collapsed shopping center on Pervomayka chargedOwner of collapsed shopping center on Pervomayka charged
Owner of collapsed shopping center on Pervomayka chargedThe man was detained the day after the tragedy. The businessman faces charges for providing unsafe services that led to a death.
The Khrushchyovka Pedophile: How a Russian Town Produced Child Porn for the WorldThe Khrushchyovka Pedophile: How a Russian Town Produced Child Porn for the World
The Khrushchyovka Pedophile: How a Russian Town Produced Child Porn for the WorldIn a quiet Khrushchyovka in Novokuybyshevsk, a child pornography ring operated for years, supplying content worldwide. The director, Vladimir Timofeyev, was a local legend in the underworld.
Court sentences one of Chita's gasification contractorsCourt sentences one of Chita's gasification contractors
Court sentences one of Chita's gasification contractorsA court in Chita has sentenced a 48-year-old man from Novosibirsk for fraud related to the gasification of private homes in the city.
Lyubov Vizenkina's 25-Year Fight to Overturn Murder ConvictionLyubov Vizenkina's 25-Year Fight to Overturn Murder Conviction
Lyubov Vizenkina's 25-Year Fight to Overturn Murder ConvictionLyubov Vizenkina served 7.5 years in prison for a murder she insists was committed by her ex-partner. For over 20 years, she has been seeking justice, claiming her confession was coerced.
German Ex-Nurse Suspected in Over 100 MurdersGerman Ex-Nurse Suspected in Over 100 Murders
German Ex-Nurse Suspected in Over 100 MurdersA former German nurse already serving a life sentence for multiple murders is now suspected of killing over 100 additional people, according to prosecutors.
Siberian Woman Fights for Justice After House ArsonSiberian Woman Fights for Justice After House Arson
Siberian Woman Fights for Justice After House ArsonA woman from a Novosibirsk settlement has spent six months trying to get police to find who set her house on fire. A security camera captured the arsonist, and the homeowner suspects a neighbor.
Krasnoyarsk Serial Killer Wins European Court CaseKrasnoyarsk Serial Killer Wins European Court Case
Krasnoyarsk Serial Killer Wins European Court CaseHis namesake's name was listed among those missing in the special military operation.
Grabs knife after quarrel: Siberian patient stabs ward neighborGrabs knife after quarrel: Siberian patient stabs ward neighbor
Grabs knife after quarrel: Siberian patient stabs ward neighborA 78-year-old patient in a Tomsk Oblast hospital fatally stabbed his 64-year-old ward neighbor with a kitchen knife following a nighttime argument, investigators say.
Schoolboy in Voronezh to be tried for aiding phone scammersSchoolboy in Voronezh to be tried for aiding phone scammers
Schoolboy in Voronezh to be tried for aiding phone scammersA 17-year-old schoolboy in Voronezh aided fraudsters in stealing over 400,000 rubles (about $4,400 at current rates) by setting up communication points for their scams.
Law enforcement inspects scandal-ridden boarding house 'Paradise Corner'Law enforcement inspects scandal-ridden boarding house 'Paradise Corner'
Law enforcement inspects scandal-ridden boarding house 'Paradise Corner'19 elderly residents of the boarding house will be relocated, and the owners face criminal charges.
Court Confiscates Property from Convicted Ex-Judge's FamilyCourt Confiscates Property from Convicted Ex-Judge's Family
Court Confiscates Property from Convicted Ex-Judge's FamilyElena Zolotareva was sentenced to 15 years in prison for bribery. Now, the court has confiscated from her family an apartment, cars, and funds for state revenue.
Court seizes apartment and cars from convicted ex-judge's familyCourt seizes apartment and cars from convicted ex-judge's family
Court seizes apartment and cars from convicted ex-judge's familyThe former judge was sentenced to 15 years in prison for taking bribes.
Police file first criminal case against stencil vandalPolice file first criminal case against stencil vandal
Police file first criminal case against stencil vandalIn Krasnoyarsk, police have opened the first criminal case against a stencil vandal for advertising drug shops on building walls. Previously, such cases ended with administrative penalties.
Scammers Deceived Five Tula Region ResidentsScammers Deceived Five Tula Region Residents
Scammers Deceived Five Tula Region ResidentsOver the past day, five residents reported fraud. The total loss was 185 thousand rubles (approximately $1,900 at current rates).
Ryazan Woman Spends 25 Years Proving Innocence in Neighbor's MurderRyazan Woman Spends 25 Years Proving Innocence in Neighbor's Murder
Ryazan Woman Spends 25 Years Proving Innocence in Neighbor's MurderLyubov Vizenkina claims she was forced to confess to a murder 25 years ago.
Migrant from Chelyabinsk Found Guilty of Intimacy with SchoolgirlMigrant from Chelyabinsk Found Guilty of Intimacy with Schoolgirl
Migrant from Chelyabinsk Found Guilty of Intimacy with SchoolgirlDespite the schoolgirl's claim that no sex occurred, a migrant from Chelyabinsk has been convicted for sexual acts with a minor.
Krasnoyarsk Woman Reports Abuse at Care HomeKrasnoyarsk Woman Reports Abuse at Care Home
Krasnoyarsk Woman Reports Abuse at Care HomeA woman fled her internship at an elderly care home in Krasnoyarsk, alleging mistreatment of residents. Authorities have inspected the facility 18 times in three years, yet it remains open.