A disturbance erupted at the Port Nakhodka shopping center in St. Petersburg, in the dining area of the complex, as two intoxicated adults clashed with a group of teenagers. The incident was reported by the Telegram channel SHOT.
Witnesses described how a group of schoolchildren in the cafeteria were being noisy when two men, clearly under the influence, approached them and directed profane remarks at the teens. The students urged the adults to refrain from their harsh language, but tensions quickly escalated into a confrontation that turned violent.
Video footage captured the moment one of the men shouted crude threats and then struck one of the students in the face with a blow to the head. In closer view, another participant is shown raising a chair in an aggressive maneuver toward the group. A separate clip from a distance shows a man clenching a weapon described as a pistol before the scene regroups into a standoff.
According to a beaten schoolboy who spoke with the outlet, the situation began with a quiet request for civil speech, followed by a rapid shift to hostility. He recalled that one person simply sat with a chair during the conflict, insisting that the dialogue take place without insults, but the aggressors refused to communicate without swearing. The youths explained that they just wanted to be left in peace as the exchange grew louder and more accusatory.
The same source noted that the individuals involved were not carrying firearms. A separate account offered by the students indicated that an accompanying adult had what was described as an air pistol, accompanied by licenses and permits, though it was unclear if the device was used during the incident.
During the course of the fight, the injured youth reported bruising on his arm and under his eye, alongside swelling to his cheek and scratches on his neck. The sequence included a window sill being used as a perch for one participant before further blows were delivered with the fists and a chair.
The student who spoke to the press stated that he would not be pursuing a police report, suggesting that law enforcement would reach out to the involved parties themselves rather than initiating contact. The account underscores a broader concern among young people about safety in crowded public spaces and the potential for alcohol-fueled disputes to escalate quickly.