Authorities reported the discovery of a mummified male body placed inside a hockey bag along a roadside near a gardening cooperative in the Vyborg district of the Leningrad region. The incident was documented by the regional investigation department of the Investigative Committee of Russia, which provided details to the public through an official statement on the case.
The released text describes a hockey bag found at the entrance to SNT Nadezhda in the village of Semagino, within the Vyborg district. Inside the bag was the mummified corpse of a man, wrapped in a plastic bag, prompting a formal investigation by law enforcement authorities.
Investigators opened a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 105 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which relates to murder. In response, the investigation team, supported by forensic specialists, conducted scene examinations and collected evidence to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and to identify the deceased.
The ongoing investigative and operational search activities focus on clarifying all relevant facts and establishing the identity of the person found. This process includes tracing possible connections to the location where the body was discovered and reviewing surveillance data, if available, to piece together a timeline leading to the incident.
In a related public safety context, the report cites a separate, high-profile case in which the body of theatre director and critic Svetlana Dzhimbinova was found in a Moscow apartment after remaining there for an extended period. Law enforcement noted the death as having occurred in early 2022, and the scene was processed to determine the cause and circumstances. The incident illustrates how forensic investigations can reveal extended periods of concealment behind ordinary living spaces and highlights the importance of thorough investigative work when missing person reports and unusual findings intersect with domestic environments.
Additionally, there have been other historical reports of mummified remains discovered in various regions, underscoring the need for careful forensic analysis and cross-regional data review. Authorities continue to pursue every available lead, ensuring that all aspects of each case are examined with due diligence while respecting legal procedures and safeguarding the integrity of the investigation.