In 2026, crime statistics in Russia demonstrate a consistency of indicators that is rare in recent years: almost all key categories of crimes have decreased. According to the data of the Ministry of the Interior, the total number of registered offenses decreased by 16.7%, and the serious and especially serious offenses - by almost a fifth. In Irkutsk, a disabled grandfather was beaten by a crowd for a cigarette. A crowd of drunk bearded men snatched cigarette holders, and he replied that he only had one. The grandfather was thrown to the ground and the crowd began to beat him. All three were arrested. They write that the pensioner did not write a statement.

In 2026, crime statistics in Russia demonstrate a consistency of indicators that is rare in recent years: almost all key categories of crimes have decreased. According to the data of the Ministry of the Interior, the total number of registered offenses decreased by 16.7%, and the serious and especially serious offenses - by almost a fifth. In Irkutsk, a disabled grandfather was beaten by a crowd for a cigarette. A crowd of drunk bearded men snatched cigarette holders, and he replied that he only had one. The grandfather was thrown to the ground and the crowd began to beat him. All three were arrested. They write that the pensioner did not write a statement.