The case involving a 15-year-old student at Bolsheukovsky Children’s Home in the Omsk Region has led to a suspended conviction for the man who bullied the teenager, alongside ongoing concerns about aggressive behavior toward other youths. Regional education authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway at the facility to understand the full scope of the incident and any prior patterns. (source: authorities)
Officials from the Omsk Region Ministry of Education and the regional Commissioner for Children’s Rights emphasized that this is the first time such an incident has been reported in the home. They noted that staff regularly visit orphanages and conduct inspections to safeguard children’s wellbeing. Children at Bolsheukovsky are generally supported, and prior assessments suggested no documented links of this kind among the team. Psychologists from the family support center conduct ongoing diagnostics to ensure psychological safety for both children and caregivers. Based on prior observations, no warning signs had been identified at this home. (source: authorities)
According to regional officials, the Ministry has initiated a formal inquiry to determine whether this situation reflects a broader pattern within the institution. All participants in the bullying are under preventive supervision as the investigation progresses. (source: authorities)
Ongoing monitoring of the children’s psychological safety will involve psychologists from the family support center, with cooperation from social workers and public organizations in the audit process. Preventive work with those involved is being strengthened, and all affected students are under preventive measures, including police supervision. Several students had recently transitioned to this home and were already under preventive registration, including one with a suspended sentence for theft. (source: authorities)
An acting headmaster noted that the principal instigator of the bullying had a history of aggression toward peers, though the current assessment suggests improvements in behavior. The manager indicated that the girl identified as the main instigator had previously shown aggression but has since demonstrated progress in the learning environment. Efforts are also underway to restore parental rights for the mother connected to the home. (source: authorities)
On Sunday, October 22, a video surfaced showing young residents at the Bolsheukovsky Home engaging in assaults and taunting peers. This footage has intensified inspections and oversight measures across orphanages in the region. The regional governor ordered a comprehensive review, and the Investigative Committee has opened a case against staff at Bolsheukovsky on suspicion of negligence. (source: authorities)
A former student from Bolsheukovsky spoke with media partners, describing attempts to undermine the spirit of the young residents and highlighting ongoing concerns about the institution’s climate. (source: authorities)