In Perm, local residents attempted to lift an elevator at the entrance of a residential building but could not move the dismantled structures. The incident was reported by REN TV. The operation unfolded under the watchful eye of a security camera, capturing a moment when the thieves pressed ahead despite obvious risks and the obstacles in their path.
Observers described the attackers as quick and decisive in their actions, noting how they moved with purpose during the footage that accompanied the report. The footage showed the thieves loading several structures into a vehicle, only to find themselves unable to depart as authorities intervened or the scene prevented their exit.
In Yekaterinburg on November 7, an individual armed with a baseball bat confronted two young people as they entered an elevator. Video of the confrontation circulated on the Telegram channel Olay Yekaterinburg. The motives behind the incident were not disclosed, and the city’s Interior Ministry press service explained that none of the participants filed a police report at that time.
Earlier, a cleaning worker reportedly fell into an elevator shaft at a facility in the Moscow region. This incident added to a pattern of elevator malfunctions and safety concerns that have drawn public attention across several regions.
In other media coverage, there has been mention of a Russian project that introduces cartoons for adults as a way to address mature themes. The story traces a character who, by solving problems with a broken elevator, meets new friends and gradually gains insight into his own life, illustrating a blend of humor and personal growth through everyday urban challenges.