On August 20, local residents reported on social networks that two underage residents of the resort city were hospitalized.

According to them, two boys, 14 and 15 years old, were partying at a karaoke bar on Navaginskaya Street the previous evening, after which they required medical assistance.

The Sochi police clarified that a report from the hospital stating that emergency medical care had been provided to two teenagers, 14 and 15 years old, was received on August 19 at 8:40 PM. One of the minors was hospitalized in the intensive care unit.

Law enforcement officials established that at 5:00 PM, the teenagers were celebrating a friend’s birthday with their friends. The minors were consuming alcohol. Afterwards, they headed to a club on Navaginskaya Street, but were not let in.

“After that, the eighth-graders went to a computer club, where they began to feel unwell. An investigation is underway,” reports the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Krasnodar Krai.

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Sochi

Sochi is a major resort city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, historically developed as a premier destination for sanatoriums and seaside recreation. It gained significant international prominence after hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, which led to the construction of modern sports facilities like the Fisht Olympic Stadium.

Navaginskaya Street

Navaginskaya Street is a central thoroughfare in Sochi, Russia, named in honor of the 46th Navaginsky Infantry Regiment that established a fortress there in 1838. Today, it is a major pedestrian promenade lined with shops, cafes, and landmarks, serving as a popular hub for both tourists and locals.

Krasnodar Krai

Krasnodar Krai is a federal subject and important agricultural and touristic region in southern Russia, located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea. Historically, it was part of the Kuban region and was a Cossack territory, settled by the Black Sea Cossacks who were granted the land by Catherine the Great in the late 18th century. Today, it is known for its fertile land, the city of Sochi (host of the 2014 Winter Olympics), and its warm climate along the coast.

Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (GU MVD) is a central governing body within Russia’s law enforcement and internal affairs system. Historically, such directorates have their origins in the Soviet-era NKVD and KGB, responsible for state security and policing. Today, it oversees various police functions, criminal investigations, and public order.

Ufa

Ufa is the capital city of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, founded as a fortress in 1574 by Ivan the Terrible. It is a major industrial, economic, and cultural center situated at the confluence of the Belaya and Ufa Rivers. The city’s history is deeply tied to the indigenous Bashkir people and its role in the development of the Volga-Ural region.