The key facts

  • The Kostroma Region prosecutor's office began a check after a social media post about four girls from a large family
  • According to the author of the post, the house has no running water, the roof leaks, the children are starving and often fall ill
  • The work of guardianship authorities and the timeliness of officials' measures will be examined

Check Following a Social Media Post

The Kostroma Region prosecutor's office began a check after a social media post by a local resident about the situation of a large family raising four girls. This was reported by the regional supervisory agency. According to the post, the family lives in one of the settlements of the Kostroma district.

The Family's Living Conditions

According to the author of the post, the house has no running water, the roof leaks, and the premises are in a neglected state. The woman claims that the children are often ill, go hungry, do not receive necessary medical care, and need support. The message also mentions alcohol abuse by the mother and grandmother of the girls. At the same time, according to the author of the appeal, local residents have already tried to help the family with food, clothing, and footwear.

What the Inspectors Will Find Out

Special attention will be paid to the work of guardianship authorities and other institutions responsible for protecting minors. The inspectors will find out whether officials knew about the family's possible distress and whether they took the necessary measures in a timely manner. If violations are identified, the supervisory agency promises to take prosecutorial response measures.

The official was sentenced to two years in prison for the starvation death of her adopted daughter