Arkhangelsk man uses pistol in attempted store robberyA man from Arkhangelsk attempted to rob a store using a pellet gun, but the clerk refused to hand over money. He was later arrested and could face up to 10 years in prison.
Teenager stabbed woman in stairwell and went into hidingIn Sverdlovsk Oblast, a 15-year-old teenager has been charged with the murder of a 47-year-old resident of Gornouralsk. After removing his electronic bracelet, he was on the run for five days.
Teen accused of stabbing mother of three in UralsA 15-year-old boy in Sverdlovsk Oblast has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a 47-year-old mother of three in an apartment building entrance.
Ex-Tolyatti Official and Husband Forfeit 2.5 Million RublesA former Tolyatti official and her husband attempted to appeal a court decision that forced them to pay 2.5 million rubles (about $27,800 at current rates) to the state because they could not justify the source of the money.
Yeisk Comedian Accused of Creating Criminal OrganizationProsecutors allege that Artemy Ostanin formed an organized criminal group to publish his performances online, leading to charges of insulting religious feelings and inciting hatred.
Prosecution seeks 15-year prison term for Arkhangelsk college attackerArtemy Koryukov is on trial for participating in a terrorist organization and attempted murder. The prosecution has requested a 15-year sentence for the 18-year-old who attacked a technical college with a knife.
Gang convicted for attempted murder and extortion in UlyanovskMembers of a criminal group have been sentenced in Ulyanovsk for an attempted murder and extortion committed in the summer of 2020. The lengthy investigation was complicated by the victim's poor memory and fear of reprisal.
Tula man fined for extremist symbol in tree star commentA man in Tula Region was fined after commenting that the star on the city's main Christmas tree resembled a 'thieves' star'. The court case, initiated in November 2025, concluded with a 1500-ruble fine.
