In Yekaterinburg, an unidentified assailant assaulted a mother of two, tearing out her teeth with a single punch. The victim’s friend referenced a Telegram channel called Evil Yekaterinburg to describe the event.
The incident took place on January 15 aboard bus number 41 on Bauman Street, en route to the Uralmash metro station. Witnesses on the bus report a crowded morning ride, including a man who appeared intoxicated. He behaved erratically, began harassing the victim, and, after she asked him to stop, switched to insults while filming the confrontation. The woman swatted the phone away and the attacker hit her in the face. Medical staff later treated her lip and she required stitches, as three of her teeth were damaged in the blow.
One friend noted that the bus was packed with passengers, including men, and that the conductor was present as well. Yet there was little visible intervention: nobody offered assistance to the frightened rider, and when she attempted to delay the bus to await police, both the conductor and the driver allowed the bus to continue. Onlookers reportedly caused a disturbance, and the victim, covered in blood, felt ignored by those around her as the situation escalated.
The victim is actively seeking corroboration from bystanders and hopes to see the attacker held accountable through the proper authorities. She has asked for witnesses to come forward to support the case and to ensure a thorough investigation proceeds.
In a troubling postscript, there is mention of a separate incident in St. Petersburg involving a conductor facing claims of coercion following a demand for payment. This reference underscores concerns about public transport safety and bystander responsibility in urban settings, as well as the potential differences in how such incidents are handled across Russian cities. Marked citations indicate that these details were circulating through social channels and local reporting discussions, rather than official police statements at the time of note.