In St Petersburg, security forces were ordered to catch radical youth
In St. Petersburg, Russian law enforcement agencies and social services will conduct raids in shopping malls to identify young people whom the authorities consider to be “radicalized.” The decision was made by the city government’s Commission on Juvenile Affairs.
According to the resolution, the measures are scheduled for August and September 2026. The Center for Countering Extremism and the “Contact” Social Center will be involved in these efforts.
The plan is to identify “radical” youth, in particular, based on their clothing and accessories, which are allegedly linked to “informal antisocial groups.”
Once such teenagers are identified, law enforcement officers and social workers are to enroll them in programs for “deradicalization” and “constructive socialization in society.”
The document notes that during the first half of 2026, the number of crimes committed by minors or with their involvement increased by 26% in St. Petersburg. In total, 339 such cases were recorded during this period, nearly half of which fall into the category of serious or particularly serious crimes.
At the same time, the Russian authorities do not specify which youth groups are considered “radical” or what criteria will be used to identify them.
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