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Former Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits GuiltFormer Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits Guilt
Former Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits GuiltFormer transport department head Tatyana Cheremnykh partially admitted guilt in a Moscow court. The criminal investigation into bribery has been ongoing since May 2023.
Ex-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guiltEx-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guilt
Ex-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guiltThe criminal case has been under investigation since May 2023, and former Yaroslavl transport department head Tatiana Cheremnykh partially admitted guilt in court on 20 January 2026.
Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’
Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’A court in Yekaterinburg has detained two individuals accused of attempting to murder a woman on behalf of her former partner, with whom she lived for 17 years.
Former Deputy Governor Convicted for Fraud with ShareholdersFormer Deputy Governor Convicted for Fraud with Shareholders
Former Deputy Governor Convicted for Fraud with ShareholdersValery Anglichaninov was found guilty of fraud. He was sentenced to six years in prison for a combination of crimes.
Trial of acid attack accomplices ordered by ex-boyfriendTrial of acid attack accomplices ordered by ex-boyfriend
Trial of acid attack accomplices ordered by ex-boyfriendIn Yekaterinburg, a court has remanded two suspects in custody until March 11 for an acid attack allegedly ordered by the victim's former partner.
Court in Engels to hear new criminal case against Dmitry TepinCourt in Engels to hear new criminal case against Dmitry Tepin
Court in Engels to hear new criminal case against Dmitry TepinDmitry Tepin will stand trial with an alleged accomplice in a corruption case related to road repairs.
Former Nizhny deputy governor sentenced for 'House on Gorky' fraudFormer Nizhny deputy governor sentenced for 'House on Gorky' fraud
Former Nizhny deputy governor sentenced for 'House on Gorky' fraudA court in Nizhny Novgorod has found Valery Anglichaninov guilty of defrauding equity holders during the construction of the residential complex 'House on Gorky'.
19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbing19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbing
19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbingA 19-year-old Tajik man has been arrested in Elektrostal for stabbing a young man to death at a bus stop, with his family claiming he acted in self-defense.
Ex-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrestEx-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrest
Ex-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrestFormer Volsky District head Andrey Tatarinov is under house arrest for alleged illegal tree felling in Shikhany.
Former Suvorov Military School Educator Convicted of Violence Against CadetFormer Suvorov Military School Educator Convicted of Violence Against Cadet
Former Suvorov Military School Educator Convicted of Violence Against CadetThe Chkalovsky District Court of Yekaterinburg has sentenced a former Suvorov Military School educator, found guilty of committing sexual violence against a minor cadet.
Suvorov Military School Teacher Lured Cadet to Bathhouse, Assaulted HimSuvorov Military School Teacher Lured Cadet to Bathhouse, Assaulted Him
Suvorov Military School Teacher Lured Cadet to Bathhouse, Assaulted HimA former teacher at a Suvorov Military School in Yekaterinburg has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor cadet after luring him to a bathhouse.
Former Orenburg road chief Dmitry Serbin could forfeit 298M rubles in propertyFormer Orenburg road chief Dmitry Serbin could forfeit 298M rubles in property
Former Orenburg road chief Dmitry Serbin could forfeit 298M rubles in propertyProsecutors have filed a lawsuit to seize assets worth over 298 million rubles from former Orenburg road department head Dmitry Serbin, alleging his family's purchases exceeded their income.
Balakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million RublesBalakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million Rubles
Balakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million RublesA young man in Balakovo stole jewelry worth 1.2 million rubles from his mother and managed to sell part of it before being caught.
Teenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbingTeenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbing
Teenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbingA teenager attacked a stranger in a stairwell for no apparent reason, and the court ordered him held in custody.
Teenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural townTeenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural town
Teenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural townA teenager has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a mother of several children to death in a Ural settlement, attacking her without motive.
Trans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military fundsTrans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military funds
Trans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military fundsSecurity forces have detained residents of Shumikha for allegedly running a scam involving sham marriages to steal payments intended for participants of the Special Military Operation.
Novotroitsk man's treason sentence upheld on appealNovotroitsk man's treason sentence upheld on appeal
Novotroitsk man's treason sentence upheld on appealThe case has reached the Military Court of Appeal.
Fraud suspect detained in Ryazan for swindling million rublesFraud suspect detained in Ryazan for swindling million rubles
Fraud suspect detained in Ryazan for swindling million rublesA 24-year-old man is in custody in Ryazan, suspected of defrauding an 83-year-old pensioner of over 1.2 million rubles (about $13,000).
Tanning Studio Fire in Kurgan: 12 Evacuated, Arson SuspectedTanning Studio Fire in Kurgan: 12 Evacuated, Arson Suspected
Tanning Studio Fire in Kurgan: 12 Evacuated, Arson SuspectedA tanning studio in a residential building in Kurgan burned down early on January 21, prompting the evacuation of 12 people; preliminary findings indicate arson as the likely cause.
Former postal head in Stavropol Krai again suspected of embezzlementFormer postal head in Stavropol Krai again suspected of embezzlement
Former postal head in Stavropol Krai again suspected of embezzlementShe was previously sentenced, but new circumstances have come to light.
Tolyatti medical bureau corruption: 20 million rubles seizedTolyatti medical bureau corruption: 20 million rubles seized
Tolyatti medical bureau corruption: 20 million rubles seizedA former head of a medical-social expertise bureau in Tolyatti has been charged with bribery for allegedly falsifying disability claims.
Accused Child Killer Claims Innocence, Kept in CustodyAccused Child Killer Claims Innocence, Kept in Custody
Accused Child Killer Claims Innocence, Kept in CustodyA 21-year-old man from Buzuluk, accused of murdering a child, requested house arrest but was denied by the court.
“He’s a good kid!” Father defends teen in Urals murder case“He’s a good kid!” Father defends teen in Urals murder case
“He’s a good kid!” Father defends teen in Urals murder caseAccording to his family, the teenager denies the charges.
New Fraud Case in Samara Medical Bureau Leads to 20M Rubles SeizureNew Fraud Case in Samara Medical Bureau Leads to 20M Rubles Seizure
New Fraud Case in Samara Medical Bureau Leads to 20M Rubles SeizureA former official in Samara Region has been charged with accepting bribes to falsify disability claims, resulting in the seizure of 20 million rubles in assets.
Man attacks shopper with scissors in Yaroslavl supermarketMan attacks shopper with scissors in Yaroslavl supermarket
Man attacks shopper with scissors in Yaroslavl supermarketA man caused a disturbance in a Yaroslavl supermarket and attacked a customer with scissors.