In Chelyabinsk, passersby reported seeing two children clad in insufficient winter attire outside in freezing cold conditions. An administrative protocol was issued regarding the mothers, according to the press service of the regional department of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, shared through its official Telegram channel.
Authorities investigated the full set of circumstances that led to the children appearing on a cold street without adequate clothing. A 35-year-old mother, previously cited for similar violations, faced action under Article 5.35 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The decision was made to prepare an administrative protocol in relation to this article, noting that the family was registered within the system.
On 26 November 2022, the mother and her 38-year-old male acquaintance consumed alcohol. The woman fell asleep, and the man exited, leaving the children alone. A boy and a four-year-old girl were found outside in the 20-degree frost, with observers noting that the girl lacked warm pants, a hat, and tights. The man was taken into custody and assigned administrative responsibility for his actions and the resulting risk to the children.
Earlier reports indicate a separate incident in Tyumen where a drunk man assaulted a seven-year-old boy at a children’s center. The shared thread across these events centers on child safety, state oversight, and the steps authorities take to assess risk and enforce compliance with preventative measures for vulnerable minors.