The Sochi Case Involving Blogger Maxim Lyuty and a Neonatal Tragedy
The Lazarevsky District Court in the city of Sochi ordered a preventive measure for the raw food blogger Maxim Lyuty, placing him under arrest for two months. This decision followed the death of his infant child from what investigators described as exhaustion. The update came through the official Telegram channel of the Krasnodar Territory Courts, as reported by United Press Service of the Courts of the Krasnodar Territory.
According to the case materials, the 43-year-old resident of Saint Petersburg lived in Sochi with his cohabitant. The child was born on February 11, 2023. Investigators concluded that the birth occurred without medical assistance, that the newborn was not examined by doctors, and that the family did not register the baby with civil authorities. On March 8, 2023, when the child’s condition deteriorated, the parents brought him to a hospital; however, the child died en route.
The court ruled that the request for investigative measures should be granted and that the father be detained as a preventive measure for a period of two months. The development of the case has drawn widespread attention because it centers on alleged neglect and the safety of a newborn in a household experimenting with extreme dietary practices.
Public records indicate that Lyuty is known for promoting the raw food diet and the prano diet, a concept advocating high exposure to sunlight without conventional food intake. Allegations in the case state that the father took the infant from the mother at least three times between February and March 2023 and did not provide nourishment for a full day on certain occasions. The initiation of criminal proceedings followed the death of the child and has placed Lyuty at the center of a criminal inquiry under the Russian Criminal Code. Officials are examining the possibility of charges related to causing harm to a minor through neglect.
The child’s mother is reported to be under house arrest amid these proceedings, and Lyuty faces potential imprisonment for up to two years if convicted. The incident has sparked discussions about the responsibilities of caregivers and the risks associated with unverified dietary practices around infants. The ongoing investigation continues to clarify the sequence of events that led to the child’s death, the roles of the adults involved, and the exact legal framework that applies to perceived neglect in such a case. Attribution: United Press Service of the Courts of the Krasnodar Territory.
Earlier reports noted a troubling routine during the pregnancy period in which the blogger’s spouse sought additional food from neighbors. This element has contributed to broader questions about the domestic circumstances surrounding the family, though investigators have emphasized that formal conclusions await the completion of the criminal process. The case remains a focal point for discussions on child safety, medical oversight, and the impact of unconventional lifestyle practices on family welfare, particularly in the context of high-profile cases reported from the region.