Krasnodar – A report was received by the police in Novorossiysk from eyewitnesses who claimed that unknown individuals on Dzerzhinsky Avenue were trying to forcibly put a man into a car.

The police in Novorossiysk have launched an investigation.

The driver of the car was soon identified. The investigation did not confirm the kidnapping. It turned out that the men were acquainted, and no conflict situations had arisen between them.

It was revealed that relatives, concerned about his condition and safety, had asked an acquaintance to bring the intoxicated man home. After the man refused to get in the car, the driver stopped trying to put him in the vehicle.

Krasnodar

Krasnodar is a major city in southern Russia, founded in 1793 by Catherine the Great as a key fortress to defend the empire’s southern borders. Originally named Yekaterinodar, it served as the cultural and administrative center for the Cossack hosts in the Kuban region. Today, it is a vibrant hub for agriculture and industry, known for its parks and Cossack heritage.

Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk is a major port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded in 1838 as a strategic military outpost. It played a crucial role during World War II, famously withstanding a 225-day German siege, an event commemorated by the “Line of Defense” monument. Today, it is a vital hub for the Russian navy and the country’s largest commercial seaport.

Dzerzhinsky Avenue

Dzerzhinsky Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Moscow, Russia, named after Felix Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the Soviet secret police (the Cheka). Historically, it was the location of the infamous Lubyanka Building, the headquarters of the KGB. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the avenue was briefly renamed, but the original name was restored in the 1990s.