In Klin, a town close to Moscow, four students sustained injuries after a teenager tried to leave class early by dispersing pepper spray inside a school. The event was reported by the Moscow district prosecutor’s office as an incident under formal review.
According to the Telegram channel Puree, the episode unfolded at School No. 16 on September 29. A 14-year-old pupil had brought pepper spray into the classroom with the plan to spray it under his desk so he could skip lessons and head home. The motive appeared to be a simple desire to avoid classwork and end the day early.
After the spray was released, several students sought medical help due to symptoms associated with pepper spray exposure. Medical personnel delivered the necessary treatment and later discharged the affected pupils. Subsequent updates from Mash reported that ten students were injured by the canister spray in total, highlighting the broader impact of the incident on the school community.
The Klin city prosecutor’s office has opened a formal investigation into the incident. Investigators are examining the sequence of events and will determine accountability based on their findings. The prosecutor’s office has indicated that appropriate measures will be taken to safeguard the health and safety of students while the case proceeds.
Separately, a related report from Vladikavkaz described a teenager attending school to avoid a test, which local media characterized as a protest against examinations. This second event underscores a wider concern about student behavior and the pressures surrounding academic assessments.
In both situations, authorities stress the importance of maintaining a safe school environment where disruptions are minimized and students have access to timely medical care if needed. School administrators and legal authorities are cooperating to review policies, reinforce security measures, and provide guidance to families and staff. The overarching goal is to deter similar actions, protect student welfare, and restore a sense of normalcy within the educational setting (citation: Klin City Prosecutor’s Office; Mash reporting).