Reports from a city broadcast described immediate financial support for victims of the cafe blast in St. Petersburg, with payments expected in the coming days. The news outlet identified the number 78 and named Alexander Beglov as the city governor overseeing the response.
The official explained that a decision was made to distribute funds to those affected, ensuring help reaches victims regardless of their residence. The relief plan explicitly covers residents not only in St. Petersburg but also those in distant regions such as Rostov, Omsk, Pskov, and other parts of the country.
The city leadership stressed that terrorism shows no allegiance to nationality or citizenship. Yet the people of Leningrad are not deterred; they stand united and come together in moments of crisis to support one another and reinforce resilience across communities.
Earlier, the St. Petersburg administration announced a separate contribution of 1 million rubles to the family of Vladlen Tatarsky, the war correspondent who died in the explosion. Tatarsky’s real name is Maxim Fomin. In addition to this aid, the relief plan for victims includes payments of 500 thousand rubles or 250 thousand rubles, depending on the circumstances of each case.
Vladlen Tatarsky was killed on April 2 when an explosion occurred at a cafe on Universitetskaya Embankment during a literary or artistic event. The following day, Darya Trepova was detained in connection with the incident and was reported to have given Tatarsky a figurine containing an explosive device. A court subsequently ordered a two-month detention for the young woman. The case continues to unfold as investigators and officials work to clarify the motives and circumstances surrounding the attack, while communities across the region reflect on security and the importance of solidarity in the face of violence. Attribution: City government updates and official briefings