A video of a man walking through a shopping mall with an object resembling a gun spread on social networks on the evening of January 18.

According to the publication, the mall’s security did not react to the visitor with a weapon in his pocket and pretended not to notice anything.

After the video was identified, police officers arrived at the scene; an investigation is underway. No reports of an incident have been received.

Also: Police are checking information about a beaten girl selling drawings on the street in Yeysk. According to eyewitnesses, the girl is about 9 years old and is afraid to talk to people.

According to the publication, the drawings she is selling appear to be made by an adult. It was also suggested that the girl is being beaten—bruises are visible on her face. Police in the Yeysk district have begun checking information about possible unlawful actions against the child.

Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk is a major port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded in 1838 as a naval base during the Russian Empire’s expansion into the region. It played a crucial strategic role in World War II, famously defended during the Battle of the Caucasus, and today is a key hub for shipping and cement production.

Yeysk

Yeysk is a resort town and major port on the Sea of Azov in southern Russia, founded in 1848 by Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov. Its establishment was strategically aimed at developing trade and was named after the nearby Yeya River. Today, it is known for its sandy beaches, therapeutic mud, and as a popular domestic tourist destination.