Muscovite Detained for Threatening Builders with Gun
A 37-year-old woman from Moscow, identified as Yana D., has been detained for hooliganism after threatening builders with an air pistol while using derogatory language. The incident occurred in a residential complex in the Nekrasovka area, where she expressed her frustration over construction noise disrupting her sleep after a night shift. The Moscow Department of Internal Affairs reported that she faces up to seven years in prison under Part 2 of Article 213 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Incident Details and Arrest
The confrontation was captured on video, which circulated widely on social media, showing Yana D. waving a gun and verbally assaulting the workers. When one builder threatened to call the police, she dismissed the idea, claiming prior experiences with law enforcement. The police later discovered that Yana D. possessed an air pistol, which was confiscated for examination. According to law enforcement, she admitted her guilt during the investigation.
Personal Background and Social Media Activity
Yana D. identifies herself as Ukrainian, maintaining her social media accounts in Ukrainian and expressing her love for Ukraine through poetry and imagery. Despite her recent shift to Ukrainian language posts, she previously shared content in Russian and expressed admiration for St. Petersburg's architecture. Her family has connections in western Ukraine, although they have refrained from commenting on her arrest. Yana D. has a background in journalism and has previously faced legal issues, including a dismissed case in 2023 related to a minor crime.
