A criminal case has been opened against Dmitry Shchebet, the winner of the third season of the television show Dancing, under Article 228 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The report comes from Puree and frames the incident within a broader set of drug possession allegations circulating in the region.
The notification also mentions a separate legal matter involving Twitter and a potential prison term of up to three years connected to drug possession charges. The juxtaposition of these two headlines has drawn attention to how narcotics offenses are treated in current Russian law and what consequences may follow for individuals in the public eye.
According to the initial account, in the early hours of October 14, 2023, traffic police on the Zvenigorodskoye Highway stopped a taxi. After conducting routine checks of the driver’s documents, officers questioned the passenger, who is identified as a dancer, about the presence of any illegal substances. Law enforcement asserts that the dancer appeared anxious during the interaction. When requested to step out of the vehicle, he allegedly reached into his pocket and attempted to dispose of marijuana that was found nearby, raising suspicions of intent to conceal contraband.
Subsequent actions led to the dancer being detained and taken to the police department for processing. On his person, investigators say they discovered 10 grams of a prohibited substance, which contributed to the charges facing him. The incident has amplified discussions about the enforcement of drug laws and the experiences of individuals connected to high-profile public events, sparking dialogue across social and traditional media platforms.
In related developments, reports have emerged about two students who were studying to become police officers and were later found to be involved with heroin on campus. During their university years, they reportedly took up part-time work that involved lending money at high interest, a practice commonly described as loan sharking. Authorities say both young men were detained after officials located eight packages of heroin with one and twelve with the other, underscoring ongoing concerns about narcotics distribution networks that can operate near learning environments and within young communities.
Meanwhile, there have been prior public appearances by Ivan Urgant at a Moscow university that have been the subject of commentary. These appearances are part of a broader pattern where public figures intersect with academic settings, fueling discussions about celebrity influence, student engagement, and the role of media coverage in shaping public perception during times of legal scrutiny.