In the city, discussions are underway about commemorating Twix, the cat tied to a tragic incident on a train, which drew attention across social and public channels. Ekaterina Mizulina, who leads the Safer Internet League, expressed the idea that a monument to Twix might be appropriate in memory of the cat. Her comments appeared on a Telegram channel, where she shared her perspective on the events and the broader issue of animal welfare on public transport.
People who follow the case note that Twix faced extreme hardship. It was reported that the cat died after wandering about eight kilometers in search of food and shelter, amid freezing conditions. The situation, which sparked outrage, highlighted the conduct of railway staff at the time. The Telegram post suggested that the conductor involved should be accountable for animal cruelty, and pointed to the need for remorse and responsibility in handling animals on trains.
The details emerged in early January when it was reported that in Kirov a passenger’s cat was left outside the carriage in cold weather. It was claimed that the cat, named Twix, had been placed in a carrier, but left the car when it escaped and explored the interior. The conductor reportedly decided that the animal had entered the train from the street and left it on the platform a few minutes before the train was due to depart. The account summarized the sequence of actions and included claims gathered from news sources at the time. The situation prompted wider discussion about how animals should be treated during rail travel and what safeguards should be in place to prevent harm on long journeys, especially in cold weather.
Following the incident and Twix’s death, there were promises from Russian Railways to review and potentially change how animals are allowed to travel on trains. The aim cited was to improve welfare standards and ensure that incidents like this are avoided in the future, with clearer guidelines for staff and better support for travelers with pets. While the specific changes were not described in detail, the broader conversation emphasized accountability, humane treatment, and the need for consistent policies across the network.