The husband of the former general director of the New Holland field, Nikolai Konashenko, faced a brief 14‑day arrest on charges described as petty hooliganism. This information was conveyed by a Telegram channel affiliated with St. Petersburg courts and attributed to their press service, as reported by the outlet known as 360tv.
Konashenko was reported to have visited the Moscow region’s law enforcement building in St. Petersburg in the evening, and it was stated that he was taken to the duty station of the 76th police department located in the Central District. During the arrest, witnesses described his behavior as loud and animated, with claims that he directed strong language and raised his arms in a gestural manner during the interaction.
Earlier statements noted that Konashenko had claimed terrorists had chosen the wrong target after a violent incident at Crocus City Hall. He purportedly found himself detained at Pulkovo Airport while attempting to travel to Armenia, and a criminal case was opened against him at that time. The details suggest a broader narrative in which his comments and actions intersected with the ongoing security concerns following the attack.
According to his account, the attackers had miscalculated by selecting the Krasnogorsk concert venue rather than the Kremlin, while he described the assault on the Piknik venue as a moment when the perpetrators underestimated the consequences of their plan. In the wake of these remarks, the head of New Holland, Shatunovskaya, stepped down from her post and publicly condemned her husband’s statements.
On the evening of the Crocus City Hall attack, gunmen entered the venue just before a scheduled performance by the Piknik group, opening fire on attendees. The incident was followed by multiple explosions and a fire that rapidly escalated, drawing widespread concern and triggering ongoing investigations. The sequence of events at the venue became a focal point for security discussions and subsequent policy considerations in the region.
Earlier coverage had already provided a comprehensive chronology of the Crocus attack, outlining the major moments and the immediate aftermath as officials worked to secure the scene and assist victims. The incident remains a central reference point in public discussions about security at large-scale events and the measures in place to prevent such tragedies in the future, with ongoing inquiries aimed at clarifying every detail of what transpired that night and who was involved. The public discourse continues to reflect on the implications for cultural venues, event management, and law enforcement readiness in major metropolitan areas.