Police are investigating after unidentified individuals broke into the Moscow apartment of People’s Artist of Russia Yulia Rutberg, making off with cash and jewelry. Reports from law enforcement cited by TASS note the incident is under review as part of ongoing police work.
According to the agency, the intruders forced entry by damaging the lock at Rutberg’s residence on Moscow’s Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square. The theft is described as involving several million rubles in total value. Authorities are pursuing a full accounting of what was taken and the circumstances surrounding the break-in.
Authorities cited the artist’s son, who testified to police that the home was unoccupied at the time of the breach. Rutberg is currently in Irkutsk, according to the same sources, with investigators seeking to determine whether her absence was anticipated or known to potential suspects.
Earlier, the Baza Telegram channel, citing unnamed sources, claimed that two million rubles and 7,000 euros were stolen from Rutberg’s residence and suggested that the attackers might have targeted the property because the artist was not in the capital. The channel’s claim prompted authorities to reiterate that the investigation remains ongoing and details are being verified.
Separately, reports from Krasnoselsky district in St. Petersburg described a separate incident where four men armed with knives and axes allegedly broke into a local resident’s apartment. The assailants allegedly threatened the host with a blade and took two mobile phones, jewelry, and about 13,000 rubles in cash, prompting a police response and a follow-up inquiry into the sequence of events and possible accomplices.
There have also been reports in Saint Petersburg of a theft involving an old religious icon from another residence, adding to a string of break-ins reported in major cities. Local authorities and law enforcement agencies emphasize that inquiries are focused on identifying suspects, confirming the thefts, and ensuring the safety of residents in nearby districts.
As investigators continue to gather evidence and cross-check testimonies, they remind the public to report any information that could help clarify the timeline of events and identify those responsible. The case involving Rutberg is being treated with priority as authorities seek to map out the movements of the alleged intruders and determine whether similar patterns connect the various incidents. The situation illustrates the broader challenge of securing private homes in urban centers and the importance of prompt reporting when suspicious activity is observed. [Attribution: TASS; local law enforcement reports]