In Chelyabinsk, a brother and sister faced eviction from their apartment after authorities found a large number of pets being kept at the residence. This information was reported by a local news source.
Family members had been living with a friend who held the living space under a social lease agreement with the municipality, which is meant to provide affordable housing for residents in need.
Over several years, the 63-year-old man and the 52-year-old woman accumulated substantial trash inside and around the home. They also frequently brought home cats from places where the apartment owners stored waste, an issue that drew complaints from neighbors and local residents alike. The growing mess led to widespread dissatisfaction in the surrounding community.
After residents filed complaints and authorities issued notices demanding proper maintenance, the need for action escalated. The authorities pursued the matter through the court system, and a judicial decision was reached. Law enforcement teams subsequently removed the occupants from the apartment to restore order and safety for the neighborhood.
Following the court ruling, the siblings returned to their registered addresses, while the cats remained in search of new living arrangements and caretakers. The broader situation highlighted ongoing concerns about housing policies, tenancy rules, and the responsibilities of social leaseholders in urban communities.
Earlier in Yaroslavl, responders from the Ministry of Emergency Situations helped free a domestic cat that had become trapped in a heating main pipe, a separate incident echoed in regional news coverage and underscoring public safety efforts related to animal welfare.